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The physical breakdown of the food done by chewing or muscle contractions.

• Chemical Digestion

• Simple Digestion

• Complex Digestion

• Mechanical Digestion

The break down of food done by enzymes and acids within the body.

• Chemical Digestion

• Mechanical Digestion

• Simple Digestion

• Complex Digestion

Most digestion takes place in the

• large intestine

• small intestine

Proteins, vitamins, minerals, fats and carbohydrates that your body needs to grow.

• esophogas

• energy

• nutrients

• stomach

White sugar and candy are examples of

• proteins

• simple carbohydrates

• fats

• complex carbohydrates

Undigested waste travels through this tube called the

• esophagus

• stomach

• small intestine

• large intestine

Oils, nuts, and butter are examples of

• protein

• fat

• carbohydrate

• mineral

All are examples of protein except

• meat

• fish

• nuts

• eggs

The digestive system starts at the

• stomach

• esophagus

• mouth

• liver

The small narrow tube that connects your mouth to your stomach

• small intestine

• tongue

• kidney

• esophagus