The Digestive System

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What is the path of the digestive system?

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mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

Front

What is the function of the large intestine?

Back

The large intestine absorbs water.

Front

Which organ of the digestive system passes nutrients into the blood stream?

Back

small intestine

Front

What is digestion?

Back

A process by which the body breaks down food so that it can be used for energy.

Front

What system breaks down food into tiny pieces for energy?

Back

Digestive system

Front

What is the role of the mouth in digestion?

Back

The mouth is where digestion begins; it breaks down food into smaller pieces.

Front

What does the esophagus do?

Back

The esophagus carries food from the mouth to the stomach.

Front

What happens in the stomach?

Back

The stomach mixes food with digestive juices to break it down.

Front

What is the small intestine's main function?

Back

The small intestine absorbs nutrients from food into the bloodstream.

Front

What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?

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The pancreas produces enzymes that help digest food.