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Q84) Chewing is required for ....

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The physical process of chewing food in your mouth helps to break down larger particles of food into smaller particles( increasing surface area of food). This helps to reduce stress on the esophagus and helps the stomach metabolize your food. When you chew each mouthful properly, you also release a lot of saliva, which contains digestive enzymes
Answer : (d)