Digestive System Flashcard

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True or False: The liver is part of the digestive system

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False

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What do we need to eat a healthy diet to provide our bodies?

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Nutrients

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What is used in chemical digestion to break down food?

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Enzymes or acids

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What is used in mechanical digestion to break down food?

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Teeth and muscle contractions

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Where does the digestive system start?

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The mouth

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What is the main function of the digestive system?

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To break down food and absorb nutrients.

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What organ follows the mouth in the digestive system?

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The esophagus

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What is the role of the stomach in digestion?

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To mix food with digestive juices and break it down further.

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What is the small intestine responsible for?

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Absorbing nutrients from digested food.

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What is the large intestine's main function?

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To absorb water and form waste.