digestive system

Question 1

function

Answer 1

to break down food to small pieces so that nutrients can be absorbed into the body

Question 2

first digestive system process

Answer 2

starts with the mouth, food is chewed by teeth and saliva, which is produced in the salivary glands and contains enzymes which helps break down food to make it easier to swallow

begins with mouth chewed by teeth and salivary glands, enzymes which break down food easier

Question 3

second digestive system process

Answer 3

food enters esophagus; The esophagus is a long tube that moves food from throat to the stomach.

Question 4

third digestive system process

Answer 4

then enters the small intestine, which helps extract the vitamins and minerals from the food

Question 5

fourth digestive process

Answer 5

food passes through large intestine, the parts of the food that the body does not use get separated into liquids and solids. the liquids become urine and is stored in the bladder.