The process of food digestion in mammals would
- make energy immediately available to the body
- promote growth and repair of tissues
- provide sufficient food materials within the body
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render food substances soluble and absorbable
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
Digestion in mammals breaks down food into nutrients that the body uses for energy, growth, and repair.
How digestion works
- Ingestion: Food is taken in.
- Mastication: Food is chewed and mixed with saliva.
- Secretion: Digestive juices are released into the digestive tract.
- Digestion: Food is broken down into smaller molecules.
- Absorption: Nutrients, water, vitamins, and electrolytes are absorbed into the bloodstream.
- Evacuation: Waste products are eliminated.