Digestive System Functions and Processes

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What are the 3 main functions of the digestive system?

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Digestion, absorption, and elimination.

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How long does food remain in the esophagus?

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6 to 10 seconds

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Where is bile produced and stored?

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Bile is produced by the Liver and stored in the Gallbladder.

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

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To absorb water and salts from the material that has not been digested as food.

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What is absorption in the context of the digestive system?

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To take in matter or energy.

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What is the primary function of the stomach in digestion?

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To break down food using acids and enzymes.

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What is the role of the small intestine in digestion?

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To absorb nutrients from digested food.

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What is the function of saliva in the digestive process?

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To begin the breakdown of food and make it easier to swallow.

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What is the purpose of digestive enzymes?

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To speed up the chemical reactions that break down food.

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What is the function of the pancreas in digestion?

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To produce digestive enzymes and hormones like insulin.