The Magic School Bus- For Lunch

Front

What is the first step of digestion that begins in the mouth?

Back

Chewing

Front

Why do our bodies need to digest food?

Back

For fuel/energy

Front

What substance in the stomach helps break down food?

Back

Acid

Front

After food is chewed and swallowed, which organ does it move to next?

Back

Esophagus

Front

True or False: Our bodies can digest anything we eat or swallow.

Back

False

Front

What is the role of saliva in digestion?

Back

Saliva helps moisten food and begins the digestion process.

Front

What organ is responsible for absorbing nutrients from digested food?

Back

Intestine

Front

What is the function of the stomach in the digestive system?

Back

The stomach breaks down food using acid and muscles.

Front

What is the esophagus?

Back

A tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.

Front

What happens to food in the small intestine?

Back

Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream.