MOUTH & TEETH
Where does digestion start?
The mouth
What tube carries food from the mouth to the stomach?
Esophagus
What organ mixes food like a blender?
Stomach
Which intestine is the longest?
Small intestine
True or false: Everyone digests food
True
What do teeth do to food?
Chew it into small pieces
Does food fall or get pushed down the esophagus?
It gets pushed
What helps the stomach break food down?
Stomach acid and juices
Where do nutrients go into the blood?
Small intestine
How long can digestion take?
1–3 days
What liquid in your mouth helps break down food?
Saliva
What is the squeezing motion that moves food called?
Peristalsis
What is the soupy food called after it leaves the stomach?
Chyme
Which intestine takes water out of leftover food?
Large intestine
Which digests faster: fruits or greasy foods?
Fruits
What are the special helpers in saliva called?
Enzymes
True or false: You can swallow food upside down
True
What does stomach acid help kill?
Germs
What is another name for the large intestine?
Colon
When does digestion happen?
Every time you eat
Why is chewing food important?
It makes food easier to swallow and digest
Put these in order: stomach, mouth, small intestine
Mouth → stomach → small intestine
Is the stomach a muscle or a bone?
Muscle
About how long are your intestines?
About 25 feet
Name one way to keep digestion healthy
Drink water / eat fruits and vegetables / exercise / chew well