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What is the digestive system?
It is a system of organs that digests food and absorbs nutrients.
Which organs are part of the digestive system?
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus.
What is the role of the mouth in digestion?
Mechanical breakdown of food and the start of chemical digestion of carbohydrates
What is saliva?
A fluid that helps soften food and contains enzymes for carbohydrate digestion.
What is the role of the stomach?
It digests food with stomach acid and enzymes.
What is the function of the small intestine?
Digestion of food and absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream.
What is the role of the pancreas?
It produces enzymes that help digest carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
What is the role of the large intestine?
Absorbs water and forms feces.
What is the role of the liver in digestion?
It produces bile, stores glycogen, and filters toxins.
What is appendicitis?
Inflammation of the appendix, requiring surgical intervention.
What function does the esophagus perform?
It moves food from the mouth to the stomach through peristalsis.
What is the role of stomach acid?
Stomach acid helps break down food and destroy microbes.
