ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
DIGESTION IN DIFFERENT ANIMALS
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Question
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Mastication
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Prehension
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Metabolism
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Absorption
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Detailed explanation-1: -Mastication (chewing), in which food is crushed and mixed with saliva to form a bolus for swallowing, is a complex mechanism involving opening and closing of the jaw, secretion of saliva, and mixing of food with the tongue.
Detailed explanation-2: -Chewing or mastication 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 a more efficient break down by enzymes.
Detailed explanation-3: -The process of chewing the food and conversion of the food to bolus is known as mastication. The process takes place in the mouth. The teeth are mainly responsible for the process of mastication. The teeth are involved in the chewing, crushing and conversion of the particles of the food.