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Question
Put the following processes in their correct sequence of occurrence during digestion.
peristalsis; tongue pushes the food; grinding and mixing saliva; cutting and tearing of food
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Solution
The correct sequence of the processes occurring during digestion are:
Cutting and tearing of food→grinding and mixing saliva →tongue pushes the food →peristalsis
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