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ZOO 101 Digestion and Absorption of Food Objective Question
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Question

What is the primary function of the teeth in the digestive process?
Options
A Chemical digestion of starch.
B Lubricating food with mucus.
C Mechanical breakdown of food through chewing.
Correct Answer
D Initiating protein digestion.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Teeth are hard, calcified structures that mechanically break down food through chewing (mastication).

Hint

This increases the surface area for enzyme action.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: Digestion and Absorption of Food
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 498 of 2214
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