Mastication is called the process of:

Mastication is called the process of:

  • (a) Digesting
  • (b) Grinding
  • (c) Chewing
  • (d) Swallowing
Mastication refers to the process of chewing, which is the initial stage of digestion where food is physically broken down into smaller pieces by the teeth and mixed with saliva. This mechanical process forms a bolus, increases the surface area of food for enzyme action, and prepares it for swallowing.
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