Digestive System 1 A

What does the stomach do?

• The stomach breaks down foods using enzymes and acids.

• When you eat, you put your food directly in your stomach.

• The stomach begins digestion.

• Absorbs nutrients into the water and blood.

Where does digestion begin?

• The mouth

• The large intestine

• The esophagus

• The stomach

What does the esophagus connect?

• Your nose and eyes

• Your mouth and stomach

• Your feet and legs

• Your small intestine and large intestine

The small intestine is a _______________.

• stretchy tube

• large box

• Straight line

• mouth

Where does your body absorb proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals?

• Mouth

• esophagus

• Stomach

• small intestine

Where does unwanted food material pass through?

• The stomach

• The mouth

• The small intestine

• The large intestine