Multiple choice

Mastication is a part of ______.

  1. excretion

  2. procreation

  3. digestion

  4. cellular respiration
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mastication or chewing is the process by which, food is crushed and ground by teeth. It is the first step of digestion and it increases the surface area of foods, to allow more efficient break down, by enzymes. During the mastication process, the food is positioned between the teeth for grinding, by the cheek and tongue.

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