Digestive System

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What is the esophagus?

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The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach. It carries food and liquids that have been swallowed from the mouth to the stomach.

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What role do teeth play in digestion?

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Teeth are essential for the mechanical breakdown of food. They chew and grind food into smaller pieces, making it easier to swallow and digest.

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Where does nutrient absorption primarily occur in the digestive system?

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Nutrient absorption primarily occurs in the small intestine, where digested food is absorbed into the bloodstream.

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List the main organs of the digestive system.

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The main organs of the digestive system include the mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, small intestine, and large intestine.

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What are gastric juices?

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

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What is the function of the stomach in digestion?

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The stomach stores food and mixes it with gastric juices to further break it down into a semi-liquid form called chyme.

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What is bile and where is it produced?

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Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver that helps digest fats. It is stored in the gall bladder and released into the small intestine.

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What is the role of the small intestine?

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The small intestine is responsible for the majority of digestion and nutrient absorption. It breaks down food with enzymes and absorbs nutrients into the bloodstream.

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What happens in the large intestine?

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In the large intestine, water is absorbed from indigestible food matter, and the remaining waste is prepared for elimination from the body.

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What is the function of the liver in digestion?

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The liver produces bile, processes nutrients absorbed from the small intestine, and detoxifies harmful substances.