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D System organs
Digestive system flashcards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The first step in the digestive system | Mouth |
| The third step in the digestive system | Stomach |
| The fourth step in the digestive system | Small intestine |
| The fifth step in the digestive system | Large intestine |
| The second step in the digestive system | Esophagus |
| Contains saliva as a breakdown agent | Mouth |
| Contains acid as a breakdown agent | Stomach |
| Extracts nutrients from food | Small intestine |
| Pulls water out of food | Large intestine |
| Main breakdown center of food | Stomach |
| About 20 feet long | Small intestine |
| Turns food into feces | Large intestine |
| Collapses when not in use | Esophagus |
| "Straw" between mouth and stomach | Esophagus |
| Between mouth and stomach | Esophagus |
| Between stomach and large intestine | Small intestine |