Multiple choice

The scientific word used for taking food into mouth is _____.

  1. ingestion

  2. eating

  3. digestion

  4. assimilation

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Explanation

Ingestion is the scientific term for taking food into the mouth, which is the first stage of nutrition. It involves the physical intake of food material before any processing or breakdown occurs. 'Eating' is the common term, while 'ingestion' is the scientific terminology used in biology.