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Longest part of the digestive system?

A

Small intestine

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The small intestine is divided into 3 parts which are?

A

duodenum, jejunum, ileum

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The lining of the small intestine has tiny fingers called

A

Villi

(cover the surface of the mucosa
of the small intestine)

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What’s the function of the villi

A

absorption of nutrients

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Large intestine is made up of?

A

Appendix, cecum, colon, rectum and anal canal

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The function of the large intestine?

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absorb water from undigested food which formed into solid waste materials called feces or stool

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the mechanical and chemical breaking down of food into smaller parts is called?

A

Digestion

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