HISTOLOGY
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
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a type of digestion where food is physically broken into smaller pieces ____
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chemical digestion
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mechanical digestion
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indigestion
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automatic digestion
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Mechanical digestion involves physically breaking down food substances into smaller particles to more efficiently undergo chemical digestion.
Detailed explanation-2: -The stomach lining contains muscles which physically squeeze and mix the food with strong digestive juices (’churning’) Food is digested within the stomach for several hours and is turned into a creamy paste called chyme.
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