The Digestive System

The esophagus transports swallowed food from the mouth to the stomach.

The esophagus breaks down food into smaller pieces.

The esophagus absorbs nutrients from food.

The esophagus produces digestive enzymes.

Swallowed food is pushed through the esophagus by the muscular system.

The muscular system breaks down food into smaller pieces.

The digestive system provides energy for muscle contractions.

Muscles in the stomach help to absorb nutrients.

The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and hormones that help regulate blood sugar.

The pancreas stores bile produced by the liver.

The pancreas absorbs nutrients from digested food.

The pancreas secretes insulin only during fasting.

The stomach

The small intestine

The large intestine

The esophagus

It produces bile for digestion.

It stores bile produced by the liver until it is needed for digestion.

It filters toxins from the blood.

It regulates blood sugar levels.

Enzymes help break down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body.

Enzymes are responsible for the taste of food.

Enzymes increase the temperature of the food during digestion.

Enzymes help in the absorption of vitamins only.

Food is completely digested and excreted.

Food is further digested and nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream.

Food is stored for later use.

Food is converted into fat for energy.

Bile helps digest proteins and is produced by the stomach.

Bile helps digest carbohydrates and is produced by the pancreas.

Bile helps digest fats and is produced by the liver.

Bile helps digest vitamins and is produced by the intestines.

The digestive system breaks down food, and the circulatory system transports nutrients.

The digestive system stores food, while the circulatory system eliminates waste.

The digestive system produces hormones, and the circulatory system regulates body temperature.

The digestive system filters blood, and the circulatory system absorbs oxygen.

It helps in mechanical digestion and makes it easier for enzymes to break it down.

It increases the flavor of the food.

It reduces the time needed for digestion.

It prevents the food from getting stuck in the throat.