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What are the three main types of digestive enzymes?
What are the three main types of digestive enzymes?
Proteases, lipases, and amylases
Which organ in the digestive system produces hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes?
Which organ in the digestive system produces hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes?
Stomach
Where is the majority of chemical digestion taking place in the digestive system?
Where is the majority of chemical digestion taking place in the digestive system?
Small intestine
What is the function of the pancreas in the digestive system?
What is the function of the pancreas in the digestive system?
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Which organ in the digestive system produces bile to help break down fats?
Which organ in the digestive system produces bile to help break down fats?
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What is the primary role of the large intestine in the digestive system?
What is the primary role of the large intestine in the digestive system?
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Where does the process of digestion begin in the digestive system?
Where does the process of digestion begin in the digestive system?
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What types of molecules do the walls of the small intestine contain enzymes to break down?
What types of molecules do the walls of the small intestine contain enzymes to break down?
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What are the main functions of the mouth in the digestive process?
What are the main functions of the mouth in the digestive process?
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What is the function of the esophagus in the digestive system?
What is the function of the esophagus in the digestive system?
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Where does mechanical digestion occur in the digestive system?
Where does mechanical digestion occur in the digestive system?
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What are the two main types of digestion?
What are the two main types of digestion?
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What is the role of saliva in the process of digestion?
What is the role of saliva in the process of digestion?
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Where does the majority of chemical digestion take place in the digestive system?
Where does the majority of chemical digestion take place in the digestive system?
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What are the functions of the stomach in the digestive process?
What are the functions of the stomach in the digestive process?
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What are the components that can be absorbed into the bloodstream after digestion?
What are the components that can be absorbed into the bloodstream after digestion?
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