Which of the following is an example of mechanical digestion in the GI tract?
A. Salivary amylase breaking down starch in the mouth
B. Pancreatic lipase breaking down fat in the small intestine
C. Gastrin stimulating HCl production in the stomach
D. Chewing food up into smaller pieces in the mouth
Answer: D
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