The action of chewing is called _________

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Yolanda

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on: Apr 1, 2019

The action of chewing is called __________.

◦ ingestion
◦ digestion
◦ mastication
◦ emulsification

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Sierray

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Reply #1 on: Apr 1, 2019

ingestion

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