Steps of the digestive process

Question 1

Step 1?

Answer 1

Mouth; food is broken down by teeth (mechanical) and saliva (chemical).

Question 2

Step 2?

Answer 2

Esophagus; food travels from mouth through the esophagus
–> Peristalsis helps more food along

Question 3

Step 3?

Answer 3

Stomach; the stomach mixes and churns food (mechanical). Gastric juices breakdown food further (chemical).

Question 4

Step 4?

Answer 4

Small intestine; where majority of absorption takes place –> villi and micro villi aid in absorption

Question 5

Step 5?

Answer 5

Large intestine; undigested food moves through the large intestine and collects rectum

Question 6

Last step?

Answer 6

Food is eliminated through the anus in the form of waste.