Digestive System

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Mechanical digestion happens here

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stomach

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The process of breaking down food into nutrient rich molecules.

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digestion

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Which of these is NOT a function of the digestive system?

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takes oxygen to body cells

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Chemical digestion happens here

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stomach

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Amylase in saliva changes starch into...

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sugar

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What is the main function of the stomach?

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To mix food with digestive juices and break it down mechanically and chemically.

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What are villi?

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Tiny finger-like projections in the small intestine that absorb nutrients.

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What is peristalsis?

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

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What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?

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To produce digestive enzymes and bicarbonate to help digest food.

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What is the function of the liver in the digestive system?

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To produce bile, which helps digest fats.