Digestive system #1
what does the stomach do
the stomachs stores food
what does the mouth do
the mouth breaks down food
is the stomach located in the digestive system of the circulatory system
The digestive system
What is the heart about the same size as?
A fist
how many organs are in the circulatory system
2 types of organs
How long does it take to digest food
24-72 hours
how long is the small intestine
20-23 feet long
is the aorta located in the digestive system of the circulatory system
the circulatory system
How long does it take blood to travel all the way around the body?
20 seconds
what is the largest artery in the human body
the aorta
what does the digestive system do?
the digestive system breaks down food for energy
how long is the large intestine
5 feet
How long do red blood cells last before getting replaced?
About 4 months
what shape are blood vessels
tubes
how many pounds of food can the average adult stomach hold
2-4 pounds
what is dyspepsia comonly known as?
Indigestion
What blood cell protects the body?
White blood cells
when blood flow to the brain stops
what is the pharynx commonly known as?
the throat
how many organs are in the digestive system
How many types of blood vessels are there?
3 main types
what system/s do the circulatory systems work with
nervous system and the digestive system