Digestive System Parts and Purpose

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What is the main function of the esophagus?

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The esophagus transports food from the mouth to the stomach.

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What is the role of the stomach in digestion?

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The stomach chemically digests food and mixes it with digestive juices.

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What are villi and what do they do?

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Villi are small finger-like projections in the small intestine that absorb nutrients from food.

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What is saliva and its function?

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Saliva is a fluid in the mouth that chemically digests food.

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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, such as chewing.

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What is the function of the large intestine?

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The large intestine absorbs water and minerals and holds waste.

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What is the role of teeth in digestion?

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Teeth break down food into smaller pieces through chewing.

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What is the function of the tongue in digestion?

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The tongue helps mix food with saliva and pushes it to the back of the mouth for swallowing.

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What is the small intestine's role in digestion?

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The small intestine is where most nutrient absorption occurs.

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What is the gallbladder's function?

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The gallbladder stores bile, which helps digest fats.