The chemical and mechanical processes of food breakdown are called ________.
A) secretion
B) ingestion
C) absorption
D) digestion

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The chemical and mechanical breakdown of food is called digestion. Ingestion refers to taking food into the mouth, absorption refers to the movement of nutrients from the digestive system into the bloodstream, and secretion refers to the release of fluids or enzymes from glands.

The Chemical and Mechanical Processes of Food Breakdown Are Called