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Digestive System Overview for Grade 5 by teacherashley is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The digestive system breaks down ingested food through digestion and absorption. The main organs include the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. In the mouth, food is broken down by chewing and saliva. The stomach stores and further breaks down food with acid and enzymes. Nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine through villi and microvilli. The liver and pancreas produce bile and enzymes to aid digestion. Undigested waste is eliminated as fece
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