Digestive Parts

Question 1

mouth

Answer 1

• this is where the digestion starts

Question 2

tongue

Answer 2

• it helps you move food around in your mouth and break it down

Question 3

trachea

Answer 3

• it helps break food down and move it to the stomach

Question 4

liver

Answer 4

• it secrets enzymes (bile) that help break down food

Question 5

large intestine

Answer 5

• it has three parts, shaped like a U
• 1.5m
• 6cm. diam.
• 10hrs/several days
• 3 sections

Question 6

rectum

Answer 6

• it helps get rid of food/waste

Question 7

anus

Answer 7

• it helps get rid of food/waste, the end of digestion

Question 8

salivary glands

Answer 8

• gives you enzymes that help break down sugar and starches

Question 9

esophogus

Answer 9

• it is called the food tube, food travels from the mouth to the stomach

Question 10

gallbladder

Answer 10

• it store bial

Question 11

stomach

Answer 11

• it mixes up food and makes it a liquid

Question 12

pancreas

Answer 12

• it releases enzymes that break down sugar

Question 13

small intestine

Answer 13

• this is where most digestion takes place
• 6m
• 2.5-3cm diam.
• 1-4 hours
• 3 sections