The Magic School Bus- For Lunch

Front

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

Back

Chewing

Front

What organ helps soak up excess moisture from digested material?

Back

Large intestine

Front

What organ's muscles pulse to move food down to the stomach?

Back

Esophagus

Front

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

Back

False

Front

What is the term for substances that cannot be dissolved by stomach acid because they are too tough?

Back

Tough

Front

What is the role of saliva in digestion?

Back

Saliva helps break down food and makes it easier to swallow.

Front

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

Back

The stomach breaks down food using acids and enzymes.

Front

What is the process of moving food from the mouth to the stomach called?

Back

Swallowing

Front

What is the main purpose of the digestive system?

Back

To break down food and absorb nutrients.

Front

What happens to food in the large intestine?

Back

Excess moisture is absorbed and waste is prepared for elimination.