What is the function of the digestive system?

• break down food and absorb nutrients and water

• protect the organs and help with movement

• absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide

• provide a protective barrier and regulate temperature

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When food mixes with saliva, it forms a

• intestine

• absorb

• saliva

• bolus

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To take or soak up

• bolus

• absorb

• nutrients

• alimentary canal

Muscle contractions that move food down the esophagus and alimentary canal

• carbohydrates

• bolus

• peristalsis

• surface area

Butter, oil, meat, nuts, greasy food

• carbohydrates

• fats

• proteins

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fruits, veggies, grains

• carbohydrates

• fats

• proteins

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meat, eggs, cheese, nuts

• carbohydrates

• fats

• proteins

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The parts of the digestive system that food does NOT travel through are called

• alimentary canal

• absorb

• bolus

• accessory organs

Break down means to...

• make into smaller pieces

• absorb

• make bigger

Which of the following are needed by your body to survive (check all that apply- 3)

• flowers

• proteins

• cake

• fats

• carbohydrates

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