Which of the following refers to the breaking down of ingested food into simpler molecules to be absorbed and used by the body?

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Digestion is the process of breaking down ingested food into simpler molecules to be absorbed and used by the body. The process of digestion starts with the salivary enzymes breaking down the food upon mastication. Smaller pieces of food make their way to the stomach where there are more enzymes and liquids to continue breaking down the food until all the vitamins, minerals, and other life-giving components are obtained by absorbing them in the intestinal lining. The undigestible matter and other waste material are then eliminated.

Which of the Following Refers to the Breaking Down of Ingested