digestive system

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What is mechanical digestion?

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Mechanical digestion refers to the physical process of breaking down food into smaller pieces through actions such as chewing, grinding, and churning.

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What is chemical digestion?

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Chemical digestion is the process by which food is broken down into simpler nutrients by enzymes and acids.

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Where does nutrient absorption primarily occur?

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Nutrient absorption primarily occurs in the small intestine.

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

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The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach, transporting food through peristalsis.

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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 digestive juices, breaking it down into a semi-liquid form called chyme.

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What is elimination in the context of the digestive system?

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Elimination is the process of getting rid of waste products from the body after digestion.

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Where does the digestion of starch begin?

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The digestion of starch begins in the mouth.

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What enzyme is found in saliva that starts digesting carbohydrates?

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The enzyme found in saliva that starts digesting carbohydrates is amylase.

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What is the role of bile in digestion?

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Bile helps in the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine.

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What is peristalsis?

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

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