NUTRITION
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
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Where does chemical and mechanical digestion take place?
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liver and gall bladder
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stomach and mouth
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mouth and esophagus
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intestines and rectum
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Proper digestion requires both mechanical and chemical digestion and occurs in the oral cavity, stomach, and small intestine. Additionally, digestion requires the secretions from accessory digestive organs such as the pancreas, liver, and gallbladder.
Detailed explanation-2: -Both mechanical and chemical digestion occur in the mouth. Teeth grind and break up food (mechanical), while an enzyme in saliva called amylase begins to break down carbohydrates (chemical).
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