NUTRITION
THE HUMAN BODY
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Question
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In which organ does digestion happen?
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heart
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stomach
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brain
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mouth
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Stomach. Glands in your stomach lining make stomach acid and enzymes that break down food. Muscles of your stomach mix the food with these digestive juices.
Detailed explanation-2: -The digestive system is made up of the digestive tract and other organs that help the body break down and absorb food. It is a long, twisting tube that starts at the mouth and goes through the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and anus.
Detailed explanation-3: -Digestion begins in the mouth. The food is ground up by the teeth and moistened with saliva to make it easy to swallow. Saliva also has a special chemical, called an enzyme, which starts breaking down carbohydrates into sugars.
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