The Digestive System

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What is the length of an adult's small intestine?

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22 feet

Front

Where does the digestive process begin?

Back

Mouth

Front

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

Back

Remove harmful substances from the blood

Front

What do mashed-up food particles mix with in the stomach?

Back

Gastric juices

Front

How long is the large intestine?

Back

5 feet long

Front

What is the function of the stomach in digestion?

Back

To break down food using gastric juices and muscles.

Front

What are gastric juices?

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A mixture of hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes that help break down food.

Front

What is the primary function of the small intestine?

Back

To absorb nutrients from digested food.

Front

What is bile and where is it produced?

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Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver that helps digest fats.

Front

What is the esophagus?

Back

A tube that connects the mouth to the stomach, transporting food.