Digestive System

Front

What is the first step in the digestive process?

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The first step in the digestive process is chewing food with the teeth.

Front

What body part starts digestion?

Back

The mouth starts digestion.

Front

What mixes with food in the stomach?

Back

Gastric juices and stomach acid mix with food in the stomach.

Front

What is the function of the large intestine?

Back

The large intestine helps to remove waste that the body doesn't use.

Front

Where does nutrient absorption occur?

Back

Nutrient absorption occurs in the small intestine.

Front

What is the role of teeth in digestion?

Back

Teeth break down food into smaller pieces to make it easier to digest.

Front

What is saliva and its role in digestion?

Back

Saliva is a fluid produced in the mouth that helps to moisten food and begins the digestion process.

Front

What is the esophagus?

Back

The esophagus is a tube that connects the mouth to the stomach and carries food down.

Front

What is the stomach's role in digestion?

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The stomach mixes food with gastric juices and breaks it down further.

Front

What is the function of the small intestine?

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