The Digestive System

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What is the main function of the mouth in the digestive system?

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The mouth breaks down food to make it easier to swallow.

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Where does the food that the body can't use go?

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The food that the body can't use is sent to the Large Intestine.

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

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Mashed-up food particles mix with gastric juices in the stomach.

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How long is an adult’s small intestine?

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An adult’s small intestine is approximately 22 feet long.

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What is the digestive system?

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The digestive system is the body system that breaks down food into tiny pieces so that the body’s cells can use it for energy.

Front

What is the role of gastric juices in digestion?

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Gastric juices help break down food in the stomach.

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What organ follows the mouth in the digestive process?

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The esophagus follows the mouth in the digestive process.

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What is the function of the small intestine?

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The small intestine absorbs nutrients from the food.

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What is the role of the large intestine?

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The large intestine absorbs water and forms waste.

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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.