Digestive System

The final portion of the large intestine that eliminates waste from the body

• large intestine

• small intestine

• rectum

• stomach

The first part of the digestive system where saliva helps break down food

• mouth

• stomach

• esophagus

• intestines

Absorbs water from the remaining food and transmits waste to the rectum

• small intestine

• large intestine

• stomach

• mouth

Uses a variety of muscles to push food from the mouth to the stomach

• intestines

• mouth

• windpipe

• esophagus

Takes nutrients from the food and distributes it into the bloodstream

• small intestine

• large intestine

• mouth

• esophagus

Secretes chemicals and acid that break down food into a liquid paste

• mouth

• stomach

• intestines

• esophagus

How long are the small intestines (thin)

• 23 ft

• 5 ft

• 6 ft

• 14 ft

How long are the large intestines (thick)

• 12 ft

• 5 ft

• 9 ft

• 23 ft

Chewing your food is what type of digestion

• chemical

• mechanical

• long

• short

How long does it take food to complete the digestive system

• 5 days

• 1 week

• 35-45 hours

• 20 minutes