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What is the primary function of the digestive system?
To break food,absorb nutrients
Where does most nutrient absorption occur?
In the small intestine
What is the role of the stomach in digestion?
Breaks food into chyme and begins protein digestion.
Which organ produces bile, and what is its function?
Liver
Which enzyme in saliva helps digest carbohydrates?
Amylase
What is the name of the semi-liquid food mixture formed in the stomach?
Chyme
Which part of the small intestine receives bile and pancreatic enzymes?
Duodenum
Which part of the small intestine receives bile and pancreatic enzymes?
Absorbs water and forms solid waste
What is the primary function of the large intestine?
Produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate to neutralize acid.
Where and how are proteins digested?
Proteins are digested by enzymes like pepsin, starting in the stomach
