science topic test - digesting food Flashcards
1
Q
what does the mouth do?
A
breaks down food
2
Q
what does the oesophagus do?
A
transports food to stomach
3
Q
what does the stomach do?
A
the acid inside of it breaks down food
4
Q
what does the small intestine do?
A
absorbs nutrients
5
Q
what does the large intestine do?
A
absorbs water; forms faeces (💩)
6
Q
what does the rectum do?
A
stores faeces (💩)
7
Q
what does the anus do?
A
excretion of faeces 💩
