Digestive System 2

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What is peristalsis?

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Peristalsis is the involuntary muscular movement of food through the digestive tract, caused by the contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle.

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What are villi?

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Villi are small, finger-like projections found on the lining of the small intestine that increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients.

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What enzyme helps digest carbohydrates in the mouth?

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Salivary amylase is the enzyme that helps digest carbohydrates in the mouth.

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Where is bile produced?

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Bile is produced in the liver.

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What happens to food after it is broken down in the stomach?

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After being broken down in the stomach, food moves into the small intestine for further digestion and absorption.

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What is the role of the small intestine in digestion?

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The small intestine is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption and further digestion of food.

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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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What is the role of salivary glands in digestion?

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Salivary glands produce saliva, which contains enzymes like salivary amylase that begin the digestion of carbohydrates.

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What is the function of the pancreas in digestion?

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The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate, which help in the digestion of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates in the small intestine.

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What is the function of the gallbladder?

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The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver until it is needed for digestion.