The Digestive System

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What is Mechanical Digestion?

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Mechanical Digestion is the physical process of breaking down food into smaller pieces through actions like chewing and grinding.

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What is Chemical Digestion?

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Chemical Digestion is the process by which food is broken down into simpler nutrients by enzymes and acids.

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What type of digestion occurs in the stomach?

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Both mechanical and chemical digestion occur in the stomach.

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What organ produces bile?

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

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What are Villi?

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Villi are fingerlike structures in the small intestine that absorb nutrients from digested food.

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What is the function of the large intestine?

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The large intestine is responsible for the absorption of water and the movement of waste.

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What is the role of the small intestine in digestion?

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The small intestine is where most chemical digestion and nutrient absorption occurs.

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What is the function of bile in digestion?

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Bile helps to emulsify fats, making them easier to digest.

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What is the difference between the small intestine and the large intestine?

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The small intestine is primarily involved in nutrient absorption, while the large intestine focuses on water absorption and waste elimination.

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What is the role of enzymes in digestion?

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Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up the chemical reactions involved in breaking down food.