Parts of the Digestive System

Front

This organ breaks food down into smaller pieces and adds liquid to the food.

Back

Mouth

Front

This organ carries pieces of food towards the stomach.

Back

Esophagus

Front

This organ contains acid to break food into a liquid.

Back

Stomach

Front

This organ takes blood from the digestive system and filters (cleans) it before the blood goes to the circulatory system.

Back

Liver

Front

This organ makes enzymes (chemicals) to help break down sugar, fat, and starch.

Back

Pancreas

Front

This long organ's job is to absorb as much nutrients as possible.

Back

Small intestine

Front

Which organ's job is to absorb as much water as possible?

Back

Large intestine

Front

These provide liquid and enzymes (chemicals) to the mouth in order to help digestion.

Back

Salivary glands

Front

This organ stores bile (digestive juices) which it adds to the small intestines after you have eaten.

Back

Gall bladder

Front

This is a part of the large intestine used to store feces (waste/poo) until you are ready to go to the toilet.

Back

Rectum