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Digestive System
Question | Answer |
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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. |