Pathology Which statements best describe mechanical digestion? Select all that apply. A It breaks large food particles into smaller ones. B It involves the breaking of covalent chemical bonds in organic molecules by digestive enzymes. C It begins in the stomach, where some small, lipid-soluble molecules, such as alcohol and aspirin, can diffuse through the stomach epithelium into the circulation. D It requires carrier molecules and includes facilitated diffusion, cotransport, and active transport. 💡 Explanation Which statements best describe mechanical digestion? Select all that apply. ✓ Correct Answer: A. It breaks large food particles into smaller ones.