Revising the digestive system, enzymes and absorption

trachea

liver

stomach

oesophagus

oesophagus

stomach

liver

large intestine

small intestine

liver

stomach

large intestine

When food is broken into small pieces by the teeth and then pushed down the oesophagus.

When nutrients from food move into the blood.

When food gets broken down into small, soluble molecules

When food is churned up into smaller pieces.

small intestine

large intestine

stomach

liver

The breaking down of small, soluble food molecule into large, insoluble food molecules.

Food travelling through the digestive system and passing out as poo.

The breaking down of large, insoluble food molecules to small, soluble molecules so that it can move into the blood.

Food molecules moving from the small intestine into the blood.

Chemicals that slow down the breakdown of food molecules so that they can be absorbed into the blood.

Chemicals that speed up the breakdown of food molecules so that they can be absorbed into the blood.

Chemicals that work to break down fats.

Chemicals that help food to be swallowed.

amylase

protease

lipase

ameeelayse

enzymes

iodine

amino acids

glucose

amylase

protease

lipase

bile