The process of digestion of food in humans begins in: a. stomach b. food pipe c. mouth d. small intestine -

The process of digestion in humans begins in the:

c. mouth

Here's the step-by-step process:

1. The process begins in the mouth where the food is broken down into smaller pieces by the teeth. The salivary glands in the mouth release saliva which contains enzymes that start the process of breaking down the food.

2. The food then travels down the esophagus, also known as the food pipe, through a process called peristalsis.

3. The food then enters the stomach where it is mixed with stomach acid to break it down further.

4. The partially digested food then moves into the small intestine where it is broken down further by enzymes released by the pancreas and bile from the liver.

5. The nutrients from the food are then absorbed into the bloodstream through the walls of the small intestine.

6. The remaining waste products are then passed into the large intestine where water is absorbed, and the remaining waste is excreted from the body.