Match each primary mechanism of the digestive system with its corresponding definition.
-Movement by the muscular components of the digestive tube, including processes of mechanical digestion; examples include peristalsis and segmentation
A)Motility
B)Ingestion
C)Elimination
D)Secretion
E)Digestion
F)Absorption

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Motility refers to the movement of the muscles in the digestive tube, which helps to propel food through the system and mechanically break it down.

Answer: B
 Ingestion refers to the process of eating or taking in food into the mouth.

Answer: C
 Elimination refers to the process of excreting waste products from the body, which includes the elimination of undigested food materials.

Answer: D
 Secretion refers to the release of digestive enzymes and other fluids by various organs and glands in the digestive system, which aid in the breakdown and absorption of food.

Answer: E
 Digestion refers to the chemical breakdown of food into smaller molecules, which can be absorbed and utilized by the body.

Answer: F
 Absorption refers to the process by which digested nutrients are taken up and transported by the body's circulatory system to be utilized in various cellular processes.

Match Each Primary Mechanism of the Digestive System with Its