The Mouth
Digestion begins by _____ food to the consistency of applesauce
Chewing
connects the mouth to the _____
stomach
The stomach is a_______
hollow, muscular pouch
is attached to the _____
stomach
Once food enters it, most of the _____ is done
Digestion
Saliva is released into the _____ containing enzymes that help break down food
Mouth
once food is _____ it passes into the _____
chewed; esophagus
The stomach is the widest part of the digestive system, and can hold how many cups of food?
6 c.
______ helps the body digest and absorb fats.
Bile
The large Intestine is how long?
5 feet
The ____ and _____ of food help release saliva and gets your mouth 'watering'
sight; smell
Food moves through the esophagus by _____ to the stomach
peristalsis
The stomach produces what?
gastric acids
where does food get absorbed?
Bloodstream
Most of what is located in the large intestine?
Bacteria