digestive system review

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What enzyme is found in saliva that starts digesting carbohydrates?

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Amylase is the enzyme in saliva that begins the digestion of carbohydrates.

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What type of digestion takes place in the stomach?

Back

Both mechanical and chemical digestion occur in the stomach.

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What are the rhythmic muscular contractions of your esophagus called to help food move along?

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Peristalsis refers to the rhythmic muscular contractions that move food through the esophagus.

Front

What carries food from the pharynx to the stomach?

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The esophagus is the tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach.

Front

What part of the digestive system mechanically and chemically breaks down food?

Back

Both the mouth and stomach are involved in mechanically and chemically breaking down food.

Front

What is the role of bile in digestion?

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Bile helps in the emulsification of fats, making them easier to digest.

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What is the function of the small intestine in the digestive system?

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

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What is the primary function of the large intestine?

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

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What is the process of breaking down food into smaller components called?

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Digestion is the process of breaking down food into smaller components.

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What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?

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The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate to aid in digestion.