Digestive System - Peraza

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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 transports food and liquids that have been swallowed from the mouth to the stomach.

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Which organ stores bile?

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The gallbladder stores bile, which is produced by the liver and helps in the digestion of fats.

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What are enzymes?

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Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in the body, including the breakdown of food in the digestive system.

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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 that can be absorbed by the body, involving enzymes and acids.

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What is the function of the gallbladder?

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The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile, releasing it into the small intestine to aid in the digestion of fats.

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What are villi?

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Villi are small, finger-like projections in the small intestine that increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients from digested food.

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What is the primary function of the digestive system?

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The primary function of the digestive system is to break down food into nutrients, which the body can absorb and use for energy, growth, and cell repair.

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What is mechanical digestion?

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Mechanical digestion is the physical process of breaking down food into smaller pieces, such as chewing in the mouth and churning in the stomach.

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What role does the stomach play in digestion?

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

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What is the small intestine?

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The small intestine is a long, coiled tube where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs.