Digestive System

Front

Which organs help with the absorption of nutrients?

Back

Pancreas, liver, and gall bladder

Front

What tube moves food from the back of your throat to the stomach?

Back

Esophagus

Front

Your food can spend up to this long in the small intestine: 4 minutes, 4 hours, 4 months

Back

4 hours

Front

What does the digestive system do?

Back

Breaks down and handles food

Front

The liver’s role is to:

Back

Remove harmful substances from the blood

Front

The digestive process starts in the:

Mouth

,

Stomach

,

Liver

Back

Mouth

Front

When they reach the stomach, mashed-up food particles mix with:

Mucus

,

Gastric Juices

,

Water

Back

Gastric Juices

Front

How can you help your digestive system?

Back

drinking water and eating healthy food

Front

Why is it important to keep your digestive system healthy?

Back

because it helps your body absorb nutrients