The Digestive System

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What is the main function of the digestive system?

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The main function of the digestive system is to break down food into nutrients and move those nutrients into the blood.

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Where does digestion begin in the human body?

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Digestion begins in the mouth.

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What part of the digestive system is responsible for absorbing nutrients?

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The small intestine is responsible for removing nutrients from the food we eat.

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How are the digestive and muscular systems related?

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Swallowed food is pushed through the esophagus by the muscular system.

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What is the role of the esophagus in digestion?

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The esophagus transports swallowed food from the mouth to the stomach.

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

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The stomach breaks down food using acids and enzymes.

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What is the role of the large intestine in the digestive system?

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The large intestine absorbs water and forms waste products for elimination.

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How do the digestive and circulatory systems work together?

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Both systems absorb nutrients into the body; the digestive system breaks down food, and the circulatory system transports nutrients.

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What is the importance of enzymes in digestion?

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Enzymes help break down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body.

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What is the function of bile in digestion?

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Bile helps digest fats and is produced by the liver.