Digestive System

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What is the main function of the digestive system?

Back

To break down food and absorb nutrients.

Front

Which organ is primarily responsible for the mechanical digestion of food?

Back

Stomach.

Front

What is the role of the tongue in the digestive process?

Back

The tongue tastes food and helps in the manipulation of food during chewing.

Front

Where does digestion begin?

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In the mouth.

Front

What is the esophagus?

Back

The tube connecting the mouth to the stomach.

Front

What is peristalsis?

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The wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.

Front

What are the two types of digestion?

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Mechanical digestion and chemical digestion.

Front

What is the role of saliva in digestion?

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Saliva contains enzymes that begin the chemical breakdown of food.

Front

What is the function of the small intestine?

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To absorb nutrients from digested food.

Front

What is the role of the liver in digestion?

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The liver produces bile, which helps in the digestion of fats.