Digestive System

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What is the digestive system?

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A system where a certain group of organs work together to convert food into energy to feed the body

Front

Where does the digestive system start?

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The mouth

Front

What does the salivary glands do for the digestive system?

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It produce saliva, which keeps the mouth and other parts of the digestive system moist.

Front

What does the small intestine do?

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Absorbs most of the end of the nutrients and minerals from where the food takes place.

Front

Which is the esophagus?

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B

Front

Which parts of the diagram is the small and large intestine?

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E~ small intestine, D~ large intestine

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What is the function of the liver in the digestive system?

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It produces bile to help break down fats

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Where does the process of nutrient absorption primarily occur in the digestive system?

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Small intestine

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What is the role of the pancreas in the digestive system?

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It secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine

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What is the main function of villi in the small intestine?

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They absorb nutrients into the bloodstream