Digestive System

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What is the main function of the small intestine?

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The small intestine is responsible for the absorption of nutrients from food.

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What are the two main types of digestion?

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Mechanical Digestion and Chemical Digestion.

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Where does mechanical digestion primarily occur?

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Mechanical digestion primarily occurs in the mouth and stomach.

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What is salivary amylase and where is it produced?

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Salivary amylase is an enzyme that helps break down carbohydrates, produced in the salivary glands in the mouth.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

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What is the correct sequence of the digestive pathway?

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Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine.

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What is the role of the stomach in digestion?

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The stomach breaks down food using acids and enzymes, and it also mixes food into a semi-liquid form.

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What is the function of the large intestine?

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The large intestine absorbs water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter and compacts waste into feces.

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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 enzymes and acids.

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What is the role of the liver in digestion?

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

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

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

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The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate to help neutralize stomach acid in the small intestine.