Digestion

• • The digestive system breaks down food into tiny particles which are absorbed into the blood.
• • These particles provide energy for the body to grow, repair itself and remain healthy.
• Food is broken down by enzymes produced by glands within the walls of the stomach and small intestine.
• Digested food passes through the large intestine where water is removed from it.
• Mouth- teeth break down food into small pieces. Broken up food is mixed with enzymes in saliva. The enzymes start to break down carbohydrates into sugars.
• Oesophagus- muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach
• Stomach- produces hydrochloric acid to kill bacteria and digest food
• Small intestine- absorbs nutrients from food and secretes bile
• Large intestine- absorbs water from undigested food
• Anus- the opening of the digestive system that allows undigested food to leave the body