Which describes the mechanical digestion process?

Question

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Responses

The body makes chemicals to break down food.
The body makes chemicals to break down food.

Large molecules are broken down into smaller molecules.
Large molecules are broken down into smaller molecules.

Foods are physically broken down into smaller pieces.
Foods are physically broken down into smaller pieces.

Food is moved from one part of the digestive system to another part.

Answer 1

The correct description of the mechanical digestion process is:

Foods are physically broken down into smaller pieces.