Digestion

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What type of digestion involves chewing food?

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Mechanical digestion is the process of physically breaking down food into smaller pieces.

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What is the food tube that connects the mouth to the stomach?

Back

The esophagus is the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.

Front

Which glands in the mouth produce saliva?

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Salivary glands produce saliva, which helps in the digestion of food.

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What is the first part of the small intestine that connects to the stomach?

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The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine that connects to the stomach.

Front

How long is the alimentary canal in adults?

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The alimentary canal is approximately 22 to 30 feet long.

Front

What is the role of saliva in digestion?

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Saliva helps to moisten food, making it easier to swallow, and contains enzymes that begin the digestion of carbohydrates.

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What is the function of the stomach in the digestive system?

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

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What is the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules called?

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Digestion is the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body.

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What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?

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The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate to help neutralize stomach acid in the small intestine.

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What is the function of the small intestine?

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The small intestine is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption in the digestive system.