5. the scientific term for chewing food is a. micturition b. mightymorphin c. mastication d. melatonin

c. mastication

Explanation:

The scientific term for chewing food is mastication.

Mastication is the mechanical grinding of food into tiny pieces by the teeth. Mastication is essentially the scientific term for “chewing”

The scientific term for chewing food is mastication.

Option C

Explanation:  

The food splits into smaller pieces during mastication. As the food is broken down its surface area increases as the size decreases due to which many other enzymes can also act on the masticated food.

Mixing of enzymes occur both during mastication and after mastication. The food is passed down through oesophagus into the stomach where other enzymes and acids are mixed to breakdown the food into further smaller molecules.

1. loamy sand is about 80% sand with 10% clay and defined mostly by sand particles with some clay to provide structure and fertility. the sand particles are easily visible and the soil holds structure but breaks apart easily.

2. scott sand can improve his soil quality by incorporating more silt and organic matter into the soil. peat moss and organic matter can also be incorporated.