Digestive System

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What is the function of the large intestine?

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The large intestine absorbs water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter and compacts waste into feces.

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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, allowing food to pass from the mouth to the stomach.

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What are accessory organs in the digestive system?

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Accessory organs include the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas, which aid in digestion but are not part of the digestive tract.

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Where does digestion begin?

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Digestion begins in the mouth, where food is mechanically broken down by chewing and mixed with saliva.

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What is the primary function of the small intestine?

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The small intestine is responsible for the absorption of nutrients from digested food.

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What role does the stomach play in digestion?

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The stomach further breaks down food using gastric juices and enzymes, turning it into a semi-liquid substance called chyme.

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What is the role of the liver in digestion?

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The liver produces bile, which helps in the digestion and absorption of fats.

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What is bile?

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Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver that helps emulsify fats in the small intestine.

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What is the function of the gallbladder?

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The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile from the liver until it is needed for digestion.

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What is the difference between mechanical and chemical digestion?

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Mechanical digestion involves physical processes like chewing, while chemical digestion involves enzymatic breakdown of food.