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    The Action of Biting, Chewing, and Breaking Up Ingested Food
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The Action of Biting, Chewing, and Breaking Up Ingested Food

Question 1

Question 1

Multiple Choice

The action of biting, chewing, and breaking up ingested food into smaller particles is called:


A) peristalsis.
B) segmentation.
C) metabolism.
D) mastication.

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