What is the main function of the digestive system?
The Digestive System

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To break down food into nutrients that the body can absorb and use for energy, growth, and cell repair.
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What organ connects the mouth to the stomach?
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Esophagus.
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What is the role of the stomach in digestion?
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To mix food with digestive juices and break it down into a semi-liquid form called chyme.
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What is the primary function of the small intestine?
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To absorb nutrients from digested food into the bloodstream.
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What are villi and where are they found?
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Villi are small, finger-like projections found in the lining of the small intestine that increase surface area for absorption.
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What is the function of the large intestine?
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To absorb water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter and to store waste until it is excreted.
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What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?
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To produce digestive enzymes and hormones, including insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar.
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