The function of mechanical digestion is to break down large chunks of food into smaller pieces. Why is this important?.

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Isaac Van Bakel · Answer 1 · 2023-01-29T19:41:27+0000

It increases the surface area of the food particles. As you chew your mouth will also provide saliva mixes with the food, causing it to break down further.

The function of mechanical digestion is to break down large chunks of food into smaller pieces. Why is this important?.

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