Digestive System

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What is the esophagus?

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The esophagus is a tube that connects the mouth to the stomach, allowing food to travel down after swallowing.

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What is the function of the small intestine?

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

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What does the large intestine do?

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The large intestine removes waste from the body and absorbs water from the remaining indigestible food matter.

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What role do teeth play in digestion?

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Teeth help to break down food into smaller pieces, making it easier to swallow and digest.

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What are gastric juices?

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Gastric juices are digestive fluids produced by the stomach that contain acid and enzymes to help break down food.

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What is the stomach's role in digestion?

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The stomach stores food and mixes it with gastric juices to further break it down before it moves to the small intestine.

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What is the function of bile?

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Bile helps digest fats and is produced by the liver, stored in the gallbladder, and released into the small intestine.

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What is digestion?

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Digestion is the process of breaking down food into smaller components that the body can absorb and use for energy.

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What is the mouth's role in digestion?

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The mouth is where digestion begins, as food is chewed and mixed with saliva to start breaking it down.

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What is the liver's function in digestion?

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The liver produces bile, which helps digest fats, and processes nutrients absorbed from the small intestine.