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• What is the definition of digestion?

  Digestion is the process by which your body breaks down food into smaller components that can be absorbed into the bloodstream.
• What are the main purposes of digestion?

  The main purposes of digestion are to break down food into nutrients, absorb these nutrients into the bloodstream, and eliminate waste products.
• What are the main organs involved in the digestive system?

  - Mouth - Esophagus - Stomach - Small intestine - Large intestine - Rectum - Anus
• What is the role of the mouth in digestion?

  The mouth is where digestion begins with chewing and saliva.
• What is the function of the esophagus in the digestive system?

  The esophagus is the tube that moves food from the mouth to the stomach.
• What happens in the stomach during digestion?

  The stomach mixes food with digestive juices.
• What is the role of the large intestine in digestion?

  The large intestine absorbs water and forms feces.
• Where does most digestion and absorption occur?

  Most digestion and absorption occur in the small intestine.
• What are the accessory organs that aid digestion?

  - Liver: Produces bile for fat digestion - Gallbladder: Stores bile - Pancreas: Produces digestive enzymes
• What does the gallbladder do?

  The gallbladder stores bile.
• What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?


  The pancreas produces digestive enzymes.
• Which organ produces bile?

  The liver produces bile.
• What is the primary function of pepsin?

  Pepsin breaks down proteins in the stomach.