Digestive System

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What is the function of bile in the digestive system?

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Bile helps in the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine.

Front

What is the first part of the small intestine called?

Back

Duodenum.

Front

Which glands begin the process of chemical breakdown in digestion?

Back

Salivary glands.

Front

What are the pancreas, liver, and gallbladder classified as?

Back

Accessory organs.

Front

What is peristalsis?

Back

Waves of muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract.

Front

What is the role of the stomach in digestion?

Back

The stomach breaks down food using acids and enzymes.

Front

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

Back

The small intestine is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption.

Front

What is the role of the large intestine in the digestive system?

Back

The large intestine absorbs water and forms waste products for elimination.

Front

What enzyme is produced by the pancreas to aid in digestion?

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Amylase, which helps break down carbohydrates.

Front

What is the function of the liver in digestion?

Back

The liver produces bile and processes nutrients from the digestive tract.