Digestive System

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What is the main function of the digestive system?

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To break down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed and utilized by the body.

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What is digestion?

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

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What are the two main types of digestion?

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Mechanical digestion and chemical digestion.

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What is mechanical digestion?

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The physical breakdown of food into smaller pieces, such as chewing.

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What is chemical digestion?

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The breakdown of food through chemical processes, involving enzymes.

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What role do enzymes play in digestion?

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Enzymes speed up the chemical reactions that break down food.

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What is the function of pepsin?

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Pepsin is an enzyme that breaks down proteins into amino acids.

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Where is pepsin produced?

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Pepsin is produced in the stomach.

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What is the role of salivary amylase?

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Salivary amylase begins the digestion of carbohydrates in the mouth.

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What is an accessory organ in the digestive system?

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An organ that aids in digestion but is not part of the digestive tract, such as the liver.