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what is mastication?

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Answer 1

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Chewing or mastication is the process by which food is crushed and ground by teeth. It is the first step of digestion, and it increases the surface area of foods to allow a more efficient break down by enzymes. ... After chewing, the food (now called a bolus) is swallowed.

Answer 2

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Mastication:

●Grinding,chewing and shredding of food in the mouth by teeth is called mastication.

●Mastication occurs only one time in the oral cavity.

●This is also known as chewing the food.

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