Assertion: mechanical digestion | /r/HasProperty | physical breakdown of food
Facets:
value: through muscular or rhythmic contractions
type: MANNER
value: through chewing
type: MANNER
value: through grinding
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: It is distinct from mechanical digestion, which is the physical breakdown of food as it is chewed.
text: Mechanical digestion is the physical breakdown of food through chewing, grinding, and muscular or rhythmic contractions.