Digestive

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

• composition
• digestion
• deposition
• absorption

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

• large intestine
• small intestine
• esophagus
• rectum

A fluid in the mouth that helps digest food.

• pepsin
• pepsi
• saliva
• salty

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

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

• esophagus
• trachaea
• small intestine
• gall bladder

• esophagus
• liver
• stomach
• pancreas

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

• stomach
• pancreas
• large intestine
• small intestine

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

• pancreas
• trachea
• liver
• esophagus

What comes first?

• Mouth

• stomach

• large intestine

• small intestine

Which is NOT a function of the Digestive System?

• To rid the body of solid waste
• Absorb nutrients for energy & growth
• Break down nutrients from food
• Pump blood around the body

Why do we need food to break apart the food we eat?

• So that our bodies' enzymes have something to do.

• So our bodies can use the nutrients from the food

• So liquids can be separated from solids