The process of taking food in through the mouth is called __________.

digestion

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chewing

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ingestion

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egestion

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Solution

The correct option is C ingestion
Ingestion is a process where food is taken in through the mouth and broken down by teeth and saliva. Ingestion is the first step in the process of digestion.

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