The process of obtaining food is known as ________ and requires specialized feeding mechanisms.
A) ingestion
B) digestion
C) absorption
D) excretion

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Ingestion is the process of taking in food or nutrients into the body. It is a specialized feeding mechanism where the food is taken in through the mouth or other specialized structures. Digestion is the process of breaking down the food into smaller particles, absorption is the process of absorbing the nutrients into the bloodstream, and excretion is the process of eliminating waste products from the body.

The Process of Obtaining Food Is Known as ________ and Requires