Human digestive system

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mouth

digestion begins here with the mechanical breakdown (chewing) and chemical breakdown (saliva)

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esophagus

Transports food from mouth to stomach.

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stomach

Contains digestive enzymes and acid to break down food.

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small intestine

Where most digestion and absorption of nutrients occur.

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large intestine

Absorbs water and minerals; forms feces.

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liver

Produces bile, which aids in the digestion of fats.

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pancreas

Produces digestive enzymes and insulin