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________ facilitates the easy movement of food items in the digestive tract.

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Proteins

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Minerals

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C

Water

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Carbohydrates

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Solution

The correct option is C Water
Water helps the digested food particles to move smoothly in the digestive tract. It also helps in excreting substances out of the body.

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