Digestive System Fun Facts

What are the main organs of the digestive system?

• Liver, pancreas, gallbladder

• Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

• Brain, skin, muscles

• Heart, lungs, kidneys

Label the organs in the digestive system

a

b

c

d

e

small intestine

esophagus

large intestine

mouth

stomach

What is the function of the mouth in digestion?

• The mouth's function is to store food before digestion.

• The mouth's function is to chew and saliva breaks down food.

• The mouth´s function is only to taste food.

• The mouth's function is to absorb nutrients.

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

• The stomach absorbs nutrients from the food.

• The stomach absorbs salt and water from the food.

• The stomach filters toxins from the food.

• The stomach mixes food with gastric juices and squashes the food into a paste.

What is the small intestine's function in digestion?

• The small intestine absorbs nutrients.

• The small intestine stores food.

• The small intestine absorbs salt and water.

• The small intestine produces gastric acid.

What is the function of the large intestine in digestion?

• To chew the food and squash it into a paste.

• To filter toxins from the blood.

• To absorb nutriets.

• To absorb salts and water and then store the food waste.

We need to eat ​ (a)   for our body to get nutrients, vitamins and fibre. We need to eat ​ ​ (b)   for our body to have energy. Our bodies need ​ (c)   to grow and repair itself. ​ (d)   provides minerals and calcium that is good for our teeth and bones. Our bodies need a little ​ (e)   to stay healthy, but only a small amount.

• carbohydrates
• fruits and vegetables
• protein
• Dairy
• fat

Foods that are high in​ (a)   are unhealthy and we ​ (b)   eat them often.

• proteins
• dairy
• fruits and vegetables
• fats, salt and sugar
• carbohydrates
• nutrients
• shouldn't
• should

Choose all the things that can help us to be healthy.

• Wash your hands often.

• Eat a healthy diet.

• Spend time with your family.

• Sleep for 8-9 hours.

• Brush your teeth every day.

What is the role of saliva?

• Saliva is used for breathing.

• Saliva helps in digestion, lubricates food, protects teeth, and helps us to taste.

• Saliva is a source of energy for the body.
• Saliva helps in blood circulation.