Within the oral cavity, both mechanical and chemical ________ begin.
A) mastication
B) deglutition
C) digestion
D) ingestion
E) secretions

Name: Within the oral cavity, both mechanical and chemical ________ begin. A) mastication B) deglutition C) digestion D) ingestion E) secretions
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Mechanical digestion (mastication) and chemical digestion (enzymatic breakdown) both begin in the oral cavity. However, only option C specifically refers to the process of digestion, which is the correct answer.

Within the Oral Cavity, Both Mechanical and Chemical ________ Begin