The Digestive System

What is the function of the large intestine?

• Absorption of nutrients.

• • Storage of feces before elimination.

  
  

• Production of hormones.

• Breakdown of proteins.

What is the role of the Esophagus ?

• 1. it stores bile for digestion.

• It absorbs nutrients.

• It transports food from the mouth to the stomach.

• • It produces digestive enzymes.

  
  

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The stomach is where food is ?

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What is the primary function of the stomach?

• It absorbs water and electrolytes.

• It stores food and begins digestion.

• It produces insulin.

• • It filters blood.

What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?

• It produces bile for fat digestion.

• • It secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine.

• It absorbs nutrients from food.

• It stores waste products.

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What is the function of the small intestine?

• It is responsible for the absorption of nutrients.

• It produces digestive hormones.

• • It stores undigested food.

• It breaks down carbohydrates.

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True or false

The intestines help break down food and take in nutrients.

• true

• false