Stomach
Is food digested in the stomach?
yes
What does the mouth do?
It breaks down food
The esophagus is the hollow tube that leads from the _____ to the ______
throat and stomach
Where does the small intestine start
At the stomach
where does the large intestine start
at the small intestine
Does the stomach have acid to break down food?
Yes
As adults, how many teeth do we have?
32
how long is the esophagus in inches?
8 inches
how long is the small intestine?
20 feet
the large intestine is responsible for?
Eliminating waste from out body.
true or false
the stomach play the biggest role in the digestive system.
false
What is the Uvula?
a flap that hangs from the roof of our mouth
How long does it take for the food to go down the esophagus into the stomach?
about 7 seconds
how many parts does the Small Intestine have?
how long is the large intestine?
5 feet
Can the stomach play a vital when it comes to our mood?
Yes
true or false
Without saliva, we would not be able to taste anything.
true
Yes or No
does the esophagus contracts to move food to the stomach
yes
What the second part of the small intestine called?
Jejunum
how long does it take for food to move around the large intestine
36 hours
true or false
Depending on the position of your body and the amount of food inside it, your stomach is capable of alterations in size and shape.
True
How much bacteria is on the inside of our mouths?
As many as there are people on earth
What is the name for the muscle contraction that occurs in the Esophagus?
peristalsis.
Is it possible to live without the small intestine?
yes
true or false
Its not possible to live without the large intestine
false