Digestive System

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What is the main function of the digestive system?

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To break down food into nutrients that the body can absorb and use.

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What is the esophagus?

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A muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach.

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What is mechanical digestion?

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The physical process of breaking down food into smaller pieces, such as chewing.

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What is chemical digestion?

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The process by which enzymes break down food into smaller molecules.

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What is the role of the stomach in digestion?

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To mix food with digestive juices and break it down into a semi-liquid form called chyme.

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What is the small intestine?

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The part of the digestive system where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs.

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What is the large intestine?

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The part of the digestive system that absorbs water and forms waste products (feces).

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What is the function of saliva in digestion?

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To begin the process of breaking down carbohydrates and to lubricate food for easier swallowing.

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What is the role of the liver in digestion?

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To produce bile, which helps in the digestion and absorption of fats.

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What is the gallbladder?

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A small organ that stores bile produced by the liver until it is needed for digestion.