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Digestive System
| 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. |