steps in digestion
what is the 1st step in the digestive system
taking a bite
what is a large intestines purpose?
making vitamin k
what is the most common acid used in the digestive system
stomach acid
what area of the body moves food to the stomach
esophagus
which organ breaks down fats
liver
what is the 2nd step in digestive system
stomach
which intestine Starches, proteins, and carbohydrate
small intestine
what juice is stored by the Gallbladder
bile
how long does digestion take?
24-72 hours
how many organs have been introduced in the digestive system
6
what does the pancreas do
pancreas adds its acid to break down fat, proteins and carbohydrates
what the the two key intestines used in the digestive system
small intestine and large intestine
what is the liquid that breaks down food
stomach acid
what is a possible visual of the digestive system operating in front of you in real time
eating food drinking water
what is the name of the organ that stores bile
gallbladder
what is the first thing to do to start the digestive system
eating/drinking
what does the small intestine do?
Starches, proteins, and carbohydrate
what digestive juice does the mouth add?
saliva
How does my digestive system break food into small parts my body can use?
motion, such as CHEWING squeezing, and mixing digestive juices, such as stomach acid, bile,
which organs is the most important/useful in the digestive system?
small intestine
how many steps are in the digestive system?
6
which intestine breaks down nutrients into vitamin K
large intestine
what is the name of the liquid liver uses to break down fat
Why is digestion important?
Digestion is important because your body needs nutrients from food and drink to work properly and stay healthy
what is the first organ introduced in the digestive system
MOUTH