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Basics of Digestion

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Food mixes with saliva here.
This organ temporarily stores chyme.
This organ releases amylase into the small intestine to digest starch.
This organ contains villi and microvilli to
increase suriace area.
This organ secretes hydrochloric acid (HCL), which activates pepsin.
Stomach
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
Mouth
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Most digestion and absorption of food occurs in this organ.
Pancreas

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Here's a breakdown of the organs involved in digestion based on your prompts:

  1. Mouth:

    • Function: Food mixes with saliva here.
    • Key Enzyme: Salivary amylase begins the digestion of starch.

  2. Stomach:

    • Function: This organ temporarily stores chyme and secretes hydrochloric acid (HCl), which activates pepsin for protein digestion.

  3. Small Intestine:

    • Function: Most digestion and absorption of food occurs here. It contains villi and microvilli to increase surface area for absorption.
    • Pancreatic Function: The pancreas releases amylase and other enzymes into the small intestine to facilitate the digestion of starch, proteins, and fats.

  4. Large Intestine:

    • Function: Primarily involved in the absorption of water and electrolytes, and the formation of feces.

If you need more detailed information about any specific organ or the digestion process, feel free to ask!