Digestive System

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What helps to break down food in the stomach?

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Enzymes help to break down food in the stomach.

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Where does food enter the digestive system?

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Food enters the digestive system through the mouth.

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What organ stores solid waste and removes water from food?

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The large intestine stores solid waste and removes water from food.

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Where does most digestion occur?

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Most digestion occurs in the small intestine.

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Which two organs assist in digestion but are not part of the digestive tract?

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The liver and pancreas assist in digestion but are not part of the digestive tract.

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What is the function of the mouth in digestion?

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The mouth is where digestion begins; it breaks down food into smaller pieces and mixes it with saliva.

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What is the role of the esophagus in the digestive system?

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The esophagus transports food from the mouth to the stomach.

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What is the function of the stomach in digestion?

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The stomach further breaks down food using acids and enzymes.

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What is the role of the small intestine?

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The small intestine is where most nutrients from food are absorbed into the bloodstream.

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What is the function of the liver in digestion?

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The liver produces bile, which helps digest fats.