what even are they??
what is the digestive system?
the digestive system helps to break down food smalls enough to absorb its nutrients
What is a stomach (describe it and tell me what it does)
a pinkish flesh organ that uses muscles and acids to absorb the nutrients
what is a common disease that occurs in the digestive system?
Flu/ stomach bug
(T or F) your small intestines are three and a half times shorter than the length of your body
FALSE!!
what other systems closely work together with the digestive system?
Circulatory, muscle, reproduction, Respiratory, cardiovascular, and nervous system
what is the largest organ of the Digestive system?
The small intestine
what happen to your stomach and intestines when you get a stomach bug?
your stomach and intestines become inflamed, which also creates the sensation of dull pain in your abdomen
What are tape worms?
flat worm parasites that drain the nutrients from your digestive tract
which system helps with transporting the food to the stomach
The muscular system
What is a pancreas? Describe it
the pancreas is a yellowish organ with little beads (it looks like a oddly shaped corn on the cob)
how does the flu/stomach bug spread?
if you make contact with someone/something that was previously contaminated with the disease
(T or F) stomach acid is strong enough to burn skin...
TRUE!
which system helps to control muscle contraction during digestion?
the nervous system
what organ helps you swallow?
The Tongue
what are symptoms of a stomach bug?
drowsiness, dull pains ,and loss of appetite
how does the digestive help the circulatory system?
the digestive takes the nutrients from the food that we intake which is then distributed throughout the body by our blood
Which system delivers oxygen to the stomach to help coordinate most of it's functions?
The Respiratory System
what is a liver?
a darkly colored organ that helps to cleanse your body
what happens when you vomit?
(T or F) when you blush, the lining of your stomach does as well!
TRUE!!!