digestive system

The sensation of taste is coupled with the sense of touch

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Adults normally develop 32 teeth

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Absorption in the small intestine is possible because its lining is smooth.

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The average person produces between 1 and 3 pints of gas per day.

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The purpose of the uvula is to help prevent food from entering the windpipe when swallowing.

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Each part of the alimentary canal contributes to the overall digestive process.

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Gum infections can lead to serious conditions, such as heart disease.

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8. The vermiform appendix has no known function in the digestive process.

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An important function of the colon is to help regulate the body’s water balance.

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Bacteria in the large intestine is an unnatural condition that can lead to infection.

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