How do we digest food?

How do we digest food?

Digestion breaks down food into absorbable nutrients. It starts in the mouth with chewing and saliva (enzymes). The stomach uses acid and enzymes to further break down food. The small intestine absorbs nutrients, aided by enzymes from the pancreas and bile from the liver. The large intestine absorbs water and forms waste.

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