Organs of Digestion

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What is Mechanical Digestion?

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Mechanical digestion is the physical process of breaking down food into smaller pieces, such as chewing and grinding.

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What is Chemical Digestion?

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Chemical digestion is the process by which food is broken down into simpler nutrients by enzymes and acids.

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What is the function of the teeth in digestion?

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The teeth are responsible for mechanical digestion by chewing and grinding food into smaller pieces.

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What is the role of the tongue in digestion?

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The tongue helps in mechanical digestion by moving food around in the mouth and assisting in swallowing.

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What connects the mouth to the stomach?

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The esophagus connects the mouth to the stomach.

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What is the function of the esophagus?

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The esophagus transports food from the mouth to the stomach.

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What is the stomach's role in digestion?

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The stomach further breaks down food using acids and enzymes, mixing it into a semi-liquid form called chyme.

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Where does nutrient absorption primarily occur?

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Nutrient absorption primarily occurs in the small intestine.

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What is the function of the small intestine?

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

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What is the role of the large intestine?

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The large intestine absorbs water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter and compacts waste for elimination.