Our bodies have to break down food before it can be used to make energy.
What is the meaning of the word "digested" in the first paragraph?
Which parts of the digestive system can be found in your mouth?
The epiglottis keeps food from going into your ___
Which tube carries food from the mouth to the stomach?
Food spends about four minutes in your stomach before moving on to the small intestine.
Which organs help the small intestine break down food?
Where do nutrients get absorbed into the blood?
The large intestine absorbs any water left in the digested food but gets rid of the solids.
The length of the digestive system from start to finish is similar to ____.