The combining form digest/o- means ________

A) "break down food; digest"
B) "chewing"
C) "food; nourishment"
D) "swallowing"


A
Explanation: A) Correct!
B) Mastic/o- mean "chewing."
C) Aliment/o- means "food; nourishment."
D) Degluti/o- means "swallowing."

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