Question | Answer |
digestive system | The body system that breaks down food into tiny pieces so that the body’s cells can use it for energy. |
esophagus | A muscular tube that helps move food from the mouth to the stomach. |
intestine | An organ of the digestive system that removes nutrients and water from digested food :The intestine is made up of two parts: the small intestine and the large intestine. |
nutrients | A substance such as a fat, a protein, or a carbohydrate that a living thing needs to survive. |
mouth | Part of the digestive system that takes food into the body. |
stomach | A muscular organ in the body where chemical and mechanical digestion take place. |
saliva | A fluid in the mouth that helps digest food. |
digestion | The process by which the body breaks down food so that it can be used for energy. |
anus | The opening at the end of the digestive track where feces exit the body. |
absorb | To take in matter or energy. |
circulatory system | The system that transports blood and other fluids throughout the body. |
heart | The muscular organ of an animal that pumps blood throughout the body. |
ventricle | A chamber in an animal’s heart that pumps blood out to the body. |
brain | The main control center in an animal body; part of the central nervous system. |
nervous system | The system of the body that carries information to all parts of the body. |
spinal cord | A bundle of nerves that runs along the back of a vertebrate within the
spinal column |
cerebellum | The part of the brain that controls balance, coordination, and
unconscious muscle activities |
cerebrum | The part of the brain that controls conscious thoughts, senses, language and memories. |