Digestion refers to the
A) progressive dehydration of indigestible residue.
B) mechanical breakdown of food.
C) chemical breakdown of food.
D) mechanical and chemical breakdown of food.
E) release of water, acids, enzymes and buffers by organs.

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Digestion involves both mechanical (physical) and chemical breakdown of food into smaller components that can be absorbed and utilized by the body.

Digestion Refers to the