Answer: chemical reactions
physical processes
Step-by-step explanation:
Mechanical or physical digestion helps in the break down of food into small physical parts which aid in its digestion. The mechanical or physical digestion begins in the mouth the teeth macerate the food. The stomach muscles also contract and relaxes which gives a churning motion to the food.
The chemical process is performed in the mouth, stomach, and intestines which releases chemical enzymes and juices to digest the food into nutrients easily absorbed through the bloodstream.