NUTRITION
THE HUMAN BODY
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Question
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The ____ breaks down large food particles into very small particles. These small particles are absorbed into the bloodstream through the ____
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mouth, kidneys
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stomach, small intestine
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small intestine, stomach
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digestive system, nervous system
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The large pieces of food that are ingested have to be broken into smaller particles that can be acted upon by various enzymes. This is mechanical digestion, which begins in the mouth with chewing or mastication and continues with churning and mixing actions in the stomach.
Detailed explanation-2: -Digestion is the breaking down of food into smaller particles. The entire system of organs involved in digestion forms the digestive system.
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