Mastication means what?

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Mastication means what?

Explanation:
Mastication is the mechanical breakdown of food in the mouth by chewing with the teeth, aided by the tongue and jaw muscles. It crushes and grinds food into smaller pieces, increases surface area, and blends it with saliva to form a cohesive bolus that’s easy to swallow. This prepares food for swallowing and sets up the chemical digestion that follows. The other options describe conditions or states (dry mouth, altered taste, or absence of teeth) rather than the act of chewing.

Mastication is the mechanical breakdown of food in the mouth by chewing with the teeth, aided by the tongue and jaw muscles. It crushes and grinds food into smaller pieces, increases surface area, and blends it with saliva to form a cohesive bolus that’s easy to swallow. This prepares food for swallowing and sets up the chemical digestion that follows. The other options describe conditions or states (dry mouth, altered taste, or absence of teeth) rather than the act of chewing.

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