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The Digestive system
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Question | Answer |
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The Mouth | Start of digestive system. |
Esophagus | Muscular tube that uses peristalsis transfers food from the mouth to the stomach. |
Stomach | Muscular bag which secretes HCl to further digest the food. |
Small Intestine | A very long muscular tube that uses peristalsis to move food and also absorbs nutrients into the bloodstream. |
Large Intestine | A long muscular tube that reabsorbes water and transfers waste from the small intestine to the rectum. |
Rectum | Receives waste from the large intestine and stores it. |
Anus | Last part of digestive system, releases waste. |
Incisors | 8 in total, used to cut/ nibble food. |
Canines | 4 in total, used to hold and tear food |
Pre Molars | 8 in total, used to crush and grind food. |
Molars | 12 in total, also used to crush and grind food, found at very back of mouth. |