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Where does the digestion of food begin?
Where does the digestion of food begin?
What is the function of the ptyalin enzyme in saliva?
What is the function of the ptyalin enzyme in saliva?
When do babies get their milk teeth and how many are there?
When do babies get their milk teeth and how many are there?
What is the composition of the crown of a tooth?
What is the composition of the crown of a tooth?
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Which organ is responsible for the temporary storage of food and the digestion of proteins?
Which organ is responsible for the temporary storage of food and the digestion of proteins?
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What is the function of the villi in the inner walls of the small intestine?
What is the function of the villi in the inner walls of the small intestine?
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What is the main function of the large intestine?
What is the main function of the large intestine?
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Which organ secretes bile to help absorb fat?
Which organ secretes bile to help absorb fat?
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What can cause Gastritis, an inflammation of the stomach lining?
What can cause Gastritis, an inflammation of the stomach lining?
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Where does the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats primarily occur?
Where does the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats primarily occur?
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What is the function of the ptyalin enzyme in saliva?
What is the function of the ptyalin enzyme in saliva?
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Where does the digestion of food begin?
Where does the digestion of food begin?
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How many milk teeth do babies typically have, and when are they replaced by permanent teeth?
How many milk teeth do babies typically have, and when are they replaced by permanent teeth?
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What are the three pairs of salivary glands in a human being called, and what is the importance of saliva?
What are the three pairs of salivary glands in a human being called, and what is the importance of saliva?
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What type of enzymes are secreted by the glands in the inner walls of the stomach?
What type of enzymes are secreted by the glands in the inner walls of the stomach?
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Where does the absorption of water, certain medicines, and alcohol take place?
Where does the absorption of water, certain medicines, and alcohol take place?
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What are the three sections of the small intestine?
What are the three sections of the small intestine?
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What is the main function of the villi in the inner walls of the small intestines?
What is the main function of the villi in the inner walls of the small intestines?
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What is the main function of the large intestine?
What is the main function of the large intestine?
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What can cause Gastritis, an inflammation of the stomach lining?
What can cause Gastritis, an inflammation of the stomach lining?
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Study Notes
Digestion and Nutrition
- Digestion of food begins in the mouth, where the ptyalin enzyme in saliva breaks down carbohydrates into simpler sugars.
- Babies typically have 20 milk teeth, which start erupting when they are around 6-12 months old and are replaced by permanent teeth between 6-12 years old.
Salivary Glands
- There are three pairs of salivary glands in a human being: parotid, sublingual, and submandibular glands.
- Saliva secreted by these glands contains enzymes that break down carbohydrates, facilitating digestion.
Stomach
- The stomach is responsible for the temporary storage of food and the digestion of proteins.
- The stomach lining secretes gastric enzymes, including pepsin and gastric amylase, to break down proteins and carbohydrates.
- Gastritis, an inflammation of the stomach lining, can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or excessive consumption of alcohol or spicy food.
Small Intestine
- The small intestine is primarily responsible for the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
- The inner walls of the small intestine are lined with finger-like projections called villi, which increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients.
- The small intestine is divided into three sections: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
Absorption
- The absorption of water, certain medicines, and alcohol takes place in the large intestine.
- The liver secretes bile into the small intestine to help absorb fat.
Large Intestine
- The main function of the large intestine is to absorb water, electrolytes, and vitamins produced by enteric bacteria.
- The large intestine is also responsible for storing and eliminating waste.
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Explore the process of food digestion and the organs involved in the digestive system. Learn about the role of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, and supportive organs such as the salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
