Digestive Tract Processes
The process of breaking down food.
Digestion
The organ that produces insulin and enzymes.
Pancreas
Rice, bread, and cereal are in this category.
Grains
Main source of energy for the body.
Carbohydrates
Cookies and Candy
Sweet
The clear liquid in the mouth that begins the digestive process.
Saliva
The small organ that stores extra bile from the liver.
Gallbladder
Grapes, pears, and watermelons are in this category.
Fruit
Nonliving materials found naturally in the earth.
Minerals
Lemons and Dill.
Sour
The hard covering that protects the teeth from the pressures of biting and chewing food.
Enamel
The first part of the digestive tract.
Mouth
Fish, meat, and eggs are in this category.
Protein
Provide stored energy for the body.
Fats
Pretzels and Potato Chips.
Salty
The flap of tissue that covers the opening to the trachea.
Epiglottis
The stretchy bag of muscle that digests swallowed food.
Stomach
Broccolli, carrot, and radish are in this category.
Vegetable
Help to build and repair the body.
Proteins
Unsweetened Chocolate and Coffee.
Bitter
What type of digestion involves the process of breaking down food into smaller pieces by grinding it?
Mechanical Digestion
The part of the digestive system that takes in water and salts.
Large Intestine
Milk, cheese, and yogurt are in this category.
Dairy
Nutrients necessary for the body to grow and function.
Vitamins
Cheeses, Tomatoes, and meats (savory).
Umami