What is the esophagus?
Digestive system #2

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The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach, allowing the passage of food.
2.
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What is the hard palate?
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The hard palate is the bony front part of the roof of the mouth that separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity.
3.
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What is the pancreas?
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The pancreas is a gland that produces digestive enzymes and hormones, including insulin, which regulates blood sugar.
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What are salivary glands?
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Salivary glands are glands in the mouth that produce saliva, which helps in digestion and keeps the mouth moist.
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What is the liver?
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The liver is an accessory organ of the digestive system that produces bile, processes nutrients, and detoxifies harmful substances.
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What is the function of the digestive system?
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The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair.
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What is the role of the small intestine?
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The small intestine is where most digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs, consisting of three parts: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
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