Question

Chewing of food is called ______

(a) Emulsification

(b) Mastication

(c) Injection

(d) Peristalses

The question was asked during an internship interview.

The doubt is from Anatomy and Physiology of G.I.T topic in division Gastroenterology of Clinical Science

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) Mastication

To explain I would say: The chewing process is called as mastication. The incisors bit and cut, the canines rip, the premolars and molars chew. Since the molars and premolars are at the back of the mouth, they receive the most muscle and skeletal support. These teeth cause mastication.