Digestive System

Front

body system that breaks down food and absorbs nutrients

Back

digestive system

Front

where digestion begins

Back

mouth

Front

physical breakdown of food

Back

mechanical digestion

Front

breaking down food with enzymes

Back

chemical digestion

Front

tube connecting the mouth to the stomach

Back

esophagus

Front

waves of muscle contractions (squeezing)

Back

peristalsis

Front

large muscular sac that continues the mechanical and chemical digestion of food

Back

stomach

Front

Digestive organ where most chemical digestion and absorption of food takes place

Back

small intestine

Front

produces bile to break up fat particles

Back

liver

Front

produces enzymes for the small intestine that help break down starches, proteins, and fats

Back

pancreas