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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What the digestive system does | changes food into a form that the body can use |
| What saliva is | the fluid that makes chewed food wet and begins the digestion process |
| Where muscles in the esophagus push food to | stomach |
| What the small intestine is | the organ of the digestive system in which most digestion takes place nutrients enter the blood stream through the small intestine |
| What the esophagus is | the tube that carries chewed food from the mouth to stomach |
| What the large intestine does | stores undigested food organ of the digestive system that removes water and stores waste materials |
| What an enzyme is | a chemical that helps the digestive system change food into a form the body can use |
| The order of digestion | mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, |
| Where the body gets it's energy | carbohydrates and fats |
| Why the body needs calcium | used to grow strong teeth and bones |
| Why it is important to eat foods from each food group everyday | eating food from all 6 food groups helps you get a balanced diet. A balanced diet helps you get all the different nutrients your body needs |