The process of waste removal is called
A)defecation.
B)mastication.
C)deglutition.
D)segmentation.

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Defecation specifically refers to the process of removing waste material from the digestive system out of the body through the anus. Mastication refers to the mechanical breakdown of food in the mouth, deglutition is the process of swallowing food, and segmentation refers to the contractions of the intestinal muscles to mix and propel food through the digestive system.

The Process of Waste Removal Is Called