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    The document discusses several aspects of the human digestive system: 1) Food is broken into smaller pieces to increase surface area for digestion. 2) The stomach secretes hydrochloric acid (HCl) to kill bacteria and digest food, and is protected by mucus. 3) The length of the intestine varies between animals depending on their diets, allowing more time for digestion.

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    The document discusses several aspects of the human digestive system: 1) Food is broken into smaller pieces to increase surface area for digestion. 2) The stomach secretes hydrochloric acid (HCl) to kill bacteria and digest food, and is protected by mucus. 3) The length of the intestine varies between animals depending on their diets, allowing more time for digestion.

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    Human digestive system 5. There is a mechanical component to digestion. Why is it preferable to break food items into smaller pieces?

    6. HCl is a corrosive acid how is the stomach protected from the effect of HCl ? Mention the role of HCl in digestion. 7. Length of the intestine tends to vary in different animals according to their food habits.Reason 8. Obstruction in the gall bladder can affect digestion of fats. Reason 9. Draw the diagram of the digestive system of humans, label the part where a. peristalsis occurs b. villi are present c. food is churned and mixed with gastric juice d. involved in secretion of digestive enzymes like trypsin and lipase e. absorption of water occurs f. exit of waste materials is regulated

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