Digestive System

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What are vitamins?

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Vitamins are organic compounds that help your body with chemical reactions and are essential for growth, development, and overall health.

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What is the esophagus?

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The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach, pushing food down through peristalsis.

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What is the first part of the digestive system?

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The mouth is the first part of the digestive system where digestion begins.

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What is the function of the esophagus?

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The esophagus pushes food from the mouth to the stomach using muscular contractions.

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What does the large intestine do?

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The large intestine squeezes water out of food and absorbs water into the bloodstream.

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What is digestion?

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Digestion is the process by which the body breaks down food into smaller components that can be absorbed.

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What role do carbohydrates play in digestion?

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Carbohydrates are a type of nutrient that provides energy to the body and are broken down into sugars during digestion.

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What is the stomach's role in digestion?

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The stomach stores food and mixes it with digestive juices to break it down into a semi-liquid form.

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What is the small intestine?

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The small intestine is a long, coiled tube where most digestion and nutrient absorption occurs.

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What are proteins?

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Proteins are nutrients that help build and repair tissues in the body and are made up of amino acids.

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