Digestive system #2

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What is the esophagus?

Back

The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach, allowing the passage of food.

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What is the hard palate?

Back

The hard palate is the bony front part of the roof of the mouth that separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity.

Front

What is the pancreas?

Back

The pancreas is a gland that produces digestive enzymes and hormones, including insulin, which regulates blood sugar.

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What are salivary glands?

Back

Salivary glands are glands in the mouth that produce saliva, which helps in digestion and keeps the mouth moist.

Front

What is the liver?

Back

The liver is an accessory organ of the digestive system that produces bile, processes nutrients, and detoxifies harmful substances.

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What is the function of the digestive system?

Back

The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair.

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What is the role of the small intestine?

Back

The small intestine is where most digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs, consisting of three parts: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.

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What is the function of the stomach?

Back

The stomach stores food and mixes it with digestive juices to begin the process of digestion.

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What is the role of the gall bladder?

Back

The gall bladder stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver, releasing it into the small intestine to aid in fat digestion.

Front

What is the difference between the hard palate and soft palate?

Back

The hard palate is bony and forms the front part of the roof of the mouth, while the soft palate is muscular and forms the back part.