wwd Digestive System

Front

The process by which the body breaks down food so that it can be used for energy.

Back

digestion

Front

The muscular organ in the body where chemical and mechanical digestion take place.

Back

stomach

Front

A long folded tube inside the body attached to the stomach where nutrients in the food are absorbed.

Back

small intestine

Front

The opening at the end of the digestive track where feces exits the body.

Back

anus

Front

To take in matter or energy

Back

absorption

Front

A fluid in the mouth that helps digest food.

Back

saliva

Front

A muscular tube that helps move food from the mouth to the stomach.

Back

esophagus

Front

Provides additional enzymes(pancreatic juice) to help nutrients get absorbed by the small intestine.

Back

pancreas

Front

Part of the digestive system that takes food into the body.

Back

mouth

Front

The tube after the small intestine where the liquid is absorbed.

Back

large intestine