Digestive System

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What is chyme?

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Chyme is the semi-fluid mass of partly digested food that is expelled by the stomach into the small intestine.

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What is the esophagus?

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The esophagus is the muscular tube that moves food from the mouth to the stomach.

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Where does the digestive system start?

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The digestive system starts in the mouth.

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What is the function of the large intestine?

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The large intestine is responsible for the absorption of water and the movement of waste.

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What is the sequence of food movement in the digestive system?

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C) Food enters your esophagus, B) Food enters your small intestines, A) Food enters your large intestines.

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What is the role of the stomach in digestion?

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The stomach breaks down food using acids and enzymes, turning it into a semi-liquid form called chyme.

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What is the small intestine's primary function?

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The small intestine is primarily responsible for the absorption of nutrients from digested food.

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What are digestive enzymes?

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Digestive enzymes are proteins that help break down food into smaller molecules for absorption.

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What is the role of the liver in digestion?

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The liver produces bile, which helps digest fats and also processes nutrients absorbed from the small intestine.

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What is the function of bile?

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Bile helps emulsify fats, making them easier to digest and absorb.