C2L1 vocab

Front

The _______ breaks down food into nutrients that the body can use.

Back

Digestive system

Front

______ is the process of breaking down food.

Back

Digestion

Front

After swallowing, chewed food moves into the _____, a muscular tube that pushes food towards the stomach.

Back

Esophagus

Front

The ______ is a muscular organ that mixes food with digestive juices that contain enzymes and an acid.

Back

Stomach

Front

The ____ is a long coiled organ where most digestion takes place.

Back

Small intestine

Front

_______ carries the nutrients and oxygen to every cell in the body.

Back

Blood

Front

The ______ is the organ where water and minerals from food are removed and absorbed into the blood.

Back

Large intestine