Bill NYe - Digestion

Front

Eating healthy food gives you ________.

Back

energy

Front

The small intestine is over 7 ________ long.

Back

feet

Front

The chemicals from the food we eat combine with ________ to fuel our bodies.

Back

nutrients

Front

________ banks are for people who don't get enough food to eat.

Back

Food

Front

Digestion for a ________ can take up to 2 years depending on the size of the food it eats.

Back

snake

Front

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

Back

To break down food into nutrients that the body can use.

Front

What are the main organs involved in digestion?

Back

Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine.

Front

What role do enzymes play in digestion?

Back

Enzymes help break down food into smaller molecules.

Front

What is the difference between mechanical and chemical digestion?

Back

Mechanical digestion involves physical breakdown of food, while chemical digestion involves enzymatic breakdown.

Front

What is the significance of the small intestine in digestion?

Back

The small intestine is where most nutrient absorption occurs.