Question

what is the process of taking down of food​

Answer 1

Explanation:

When the food is physical broken down, digestive chemicals break the food down into small molecules (chemical digestion). ... It starts the process of mechanical digestion by grinding the food with teeth. Also in the mouth, an enzyme called salivary amylase begins to break down long starch molecules into maltose.

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Answer 2

Answer:

ingestion

ingestion: consuming something orally, whether it be food, drink, medicine, or other substance; the first step of digestion

Explanation:

Food is ingested through the mouth and broken down through mastication (chewing).

Food must be chewed in order to be swallowed and broken down by digestive enzymes.

While food is being chewed, saliva chemically processes the food to aid in swallowing.