What is the function of stomach?
Stores and churns food
Long muscle pipe made of smooth muscle to push the food down.
esophagus
Chewing of food to break it down into smaller pieces.
Mechanical digestion
Why does the body need food?
To get nutrients and energy
What are the functions of the digestive system?
Breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and aids in the elimination of undigested food.
The hollow cavity where the teeth are located
The Mouth
These are in charge of grinding food
The Teeth
Allows us to feel the flavors, helps chewing by mixing food
The Tongue
Secrete saliva, moisten food and facilitate chewing and swallowing
The Salivary Glands
The tube that connects the mouth to the esophagus and the nose to the trachea. This tube is used for both eating and breathing
The pharynx
Muscular tube that connects the pharynx with the stomach. Helps food move towards the stomach.
The Esophagus
