Mechanical digestion is the process of breaking down food by physically mashing or grinding it into smaller pieces. This process occurs in the mouth through chewing and continues in the stomach as the food is churned and mixed with gastric juices.
What is mechanical digestion?
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The process of breaking down food using machines outside the body
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The process of breaking down food using chemical reactions
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The process of breaking down food by physically mashing or grinding it into smaller pieces
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The process of physically transporting food to cells throughout the body
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