Human Digestive System

Front

What is the function of the digestive system?

Back

The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients and gets rid of waste.

Front

What is the passageway between the mouth and the stomach called?

Back

The passageway is called the gullet.

Front

In which part of our body does food get absorbed?

Back

Food gets absorbed in the small intestine.

Front

What helps to soften your food so that it can go down your gullet smoothly?

Back

Saliva helps to soften food.

Front

What is the clear and watery substance produced by the mouth?

Back

The clear and watery substance is called saliva.

Front

What organ is responsible for producing saliva?

Back

The salivary glands produce saliva.

Front

What is the role of teeth in the digestive process?

Back

Teeth help to chew and break down food into smaller pieces.

Front

What is the stomach's main function in digestion?

Back

The stomach mixes food with digestive juices and breaks it down further.

Front

What is the large intestine's role in digestion?

Back

The large intestine absorbs water and gets rid of waste.

Front

What is the first part of the digestive system where food enters?

Back

The first part is the mouth.