The Process of Obtaining is Known as and Requires Specialized

Question

The process of obtaining is known as and requires specialized mouthparts.
A) excretion
B) ingestion
C) absorption
D) digestion

Accepted Answer

The process of obtaining nutrients begins with ingestion, which is the act of taking in food into the mouth. Ingestion requires specialized mouthparts, such as teeth, jaws, and tongue in animals, to break down the food into smaller pieces to facilitate digestion. Excretion is the process of eliminating waste products from the body. Absorption is the uptake of nutrients from the digestive system into the bloodstream. Digestion is the breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones by enzymes.