digestive system

Front

What type of digestion takes place in the stomach?

Back

Both mechanical and chemical.

Front

What is the definition for ingestion?

Back

Getting food into our bodies.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

What is the muscular tube that pushes food from the mouth to the stomach?

Back

Esophagus.

Front

Breaking food down into small pieces by way of the teeth and twisting of the esophagus is called __________________.

Back

Mechanical Digestion.

Front

What breaks food into smaller pieces?

Back

Teeth.

Front

What is the primary function of the stomach in the digestive system?

Back

To break down food using acids and enzymes.

Front

What is the role of saliva in digestion?

Back

To begin the chemical breakdown of food.

Front

What is the small intestine responsible for?

Back

Absorbing nutrients from digested food.

Front

What is the function of the large intestine?

Back

To absorb water and form waste.

Front

What is the process of breaking down food into smaller components called?

Back

Digestion.