Digestive System Review

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What is mechanical digestion?

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Mechanical digestion refers to the physical process of breaking down food into smaller pieces through actions such as chewing and stomach churning.

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What are carbohydrates broken down into, and what is their main function?

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Carbohydrates are broken down into monosaccharides, and their main function is to provide living things with energy.

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True or False: Both mechanical and chemical digestion take place in the stomach.

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True.

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What is the function of the liver in the digestive system?

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The liver produces bile, which helps in the digestion and absorption of fats.

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True or False: Vitamins are individual chemical elements needed to function, such as calcium or potassium.

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False. Vitamins are organic compounds that are essential for various metabolic processes.

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What is chemical digestion?

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Chemical digestion is the process of breaking down food into simpler molecules by enzymatic action.

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Name two types of digestion that occur in the digestive system.

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Mechanical digestion and chemical digestion.

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What role do enzymes play in digestion?

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Enzymes speed up the chemical reactions that break down food into smaller, absorbable molecules.

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What is the primary function of the stomach in digestion?

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The stomach's primary function is to mix food with gastric juices, initiating the process of digestion.

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What is the significance of the small intestine in the digestive system?

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The small intestine is where most digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs.