Understanding the Human Digestive System

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Human digestive system

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of organs breaking down food for energy

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Mouth

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digestion by chewing and mixing with saliva

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Esophagus

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carrying food from mouth to stomach

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Stomach

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food with acid and enzymes for breakdown

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Small intestine

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site for nutrient absorption

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Large intestine

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water and forms waste

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Liver

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bile to help digest fats

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Pancreas

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enzymes to digest proteins, fats, and carbs

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Peristalsis

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movements pushing food through digestive tract

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Enzymes in digestion

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up breakdown of food into nutrients