Match the function with its appropriate description.
-chemical digestion
A)movement of molecules from digestive tract into blood
B)chewing of food
C)muscular contractions that propel food
D)removal of undigested wastes from body
E)breakdown of organic molecules with digestive enzymes

Question

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Chemical digestion refers to the breakdown of organic molecules with the help of digestive enzymes.

Answer: A
 Absorption is the movement of molecules from the digestive tract into the blood.

Answer: B
 Mechanical digestion refers to the physical breakdown of food, which includes chewing.

Answer: C
 Peristalsis refers to the muscular contractions that propel food along the digestive tract.

Answer: D
 Defecation is the removal of undigested wastes from the body.

Match the Function with Its Appropriate Description