digestive system

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Which organ stores bile?

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Gall bladder: A small organ that stores bile produced by the liver, which helps in the digestion of fats.

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What is the process by which nutrient molecules pass through the wall of your digestive system into your blood?

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Absorption: The process where digested nutrients are taken up by the blood from the digestive tract.

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Which of these is NOT a function of the digestive system?

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Taking oxygen to body cells: This is a function of the respiratory system, not the digestive system.

Front

What moves food from the mouth to the stomach?

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Esophagus: A muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach.

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Which part of the digestive system absorbs water?

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Large intestine: The final part of the digestive system that absorbs water and forms waste.

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What is digestion?

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Digestion: The process of breaking down food into smaller components that can be absorbed by the body.

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What are villi?

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Villi: Tiny, finger-like projections in the small intestine that increase surface area for absorption of nutrients.

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What is peristalsis?

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Peristalsis: The wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.

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What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?

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Pancreas: An organ that produces digestive enzymes and hormones, including insulin.

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What is the function of the stomach?

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Stomach: An organ that mixes food with digestive juices and breaks it down into a semi-liquid form.