Match the following phrases with the appropriate process:
-Chewing and segmentation are examples of this process
A)ingestion
B)propulsion
C)digestion
D)mechanical breakdown
E)defection
F)absorption

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Chewing and segmentation both refer to the mechanical breakdown of food.

Answer: A
 Ingestion refers to the process of taking in food into the body.

Answer: B
 Propulsion refers to the movement of food through the digestive system, which includes swallowing and peristalsis.

Answer: C
 Digestion refers to the breakdown of food molecules into smaller, absorbable components.

Answer: E
 Defection refers to the elimination of undigestible waste materials from the body.

Answer: F
 Absorption refers to the process of absorbing nutrients from the digestive tract into the bloodstream.

Match the Following Phrases with the Appropriate Process