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प्रश्न
List out the functions of the digestive system.
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उत्तर
- The process of conversion of complex food molecules into simpler molecules is called digestion.
- Saliva moistens food.
- Salivary enzymes which break down complex starch into simple carbohydrate molecules.
- Digestive enzymes are used for digesting fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.
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