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The esophagus is only a conducting tube between the pharynx and the stomach and has no digestive function.
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What is the main function of the throat in the digestive system?
The main function of the throat in the digestive system is to transport food from the mouth to the stomach.
What are the functions of the major systems of the body?
circulatory system: to transport blood to the heart digestive system: the chewing of food for energy
Are teeth and saliva part of digestive system?
Yes, teeth are part of the digestive system as they help in breaking down food into smaller pieces through chewing. Saliva is also part of the digestive system as it contains enzymes that start breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth.
What system does gallbladder and esophagus belong to?
The esophagus is a tube of smooth muscle that transports food from the mouth to the stomach. This makes it part of the digestive system.
Name the part of the digestive system where food spends the most time?
Small Intestine
What is the main function of the throat in the digestive system?
The main function of the throat in the digestive system is to transport food from the mouth to the stomach.
Is food part of the digestive system?
always! it is one of the main things in your digestive system!
What body system does the digestive system rely on to transport digested food molecules?
The large intestines, or colons to be specific, transport digested food molecules into the blood stream
What system does the small intestine belong?
It is part of the digestive system for the small and large intestines do their part in digesting all the food we eat. The small intestines takes the nutrients out of our food and puts it into our blood stream and the large intestines (colon) takes the moisture out of the digested food (bolus) for excretion.
Is oral cavity part of respiratory system?
No, they are not part of the respiratory system. They are analogous to bones and participate in the digestive system by breaking down food into smaller particles.
What is the purpose of the Digestive System?
taking food and distrubute vitamines through out your body
What organ system contains the stomach?
What are all of the digestive system?
to transport your food into your bladder, to give new nutrients for your brain, and to break down food for residue.
What are the functions of the major systems of the body?
circulatory system: to transport blood to the heart digestive system: the chewing of food for energy
Which part of the brain assists the digestive system by moving food through the digestive tract?
Hypothalamus. Answer for A+
What body system contains the digestive system?
Gastro intestinal tract /systemThe digestive system.
Are teeth and saliva part of digestive system?
Yes, teeth are part of the digestive system as they help in breaking down food into smaller pieces through chewing. Saliva is also part of the digestive system as it contains enzymes that start breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth.
