True or false? The small intestine is where water is absorbed into the body.
False - it's the large intestine!
Name three parts of our digestive system.
Any of: mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intenstine, anus, rectum, teeth.
After the stomach, what is the next stage of the digestive system?
Into the small intestine!
Humans have 8 types of teeth. True or false?
False! We have 3: canines, molars and incisors.
Give three ways of looking after your teeth.
Three of: brushing teeth twice a day, flossing teeth, drinking water, using toothpaste, visiting the dentist, eating the right foods, staying away from sugar!
What does the stomach do with food?
It breaks the food down.
What is digestion?
The act of softening and changing food so the body can absorb it and use it for energy and growth.
Are humans herbivores, omnivores or carnivores? Explain why.
omnivores!
What kind of teeth do carnivores have?
Canines - they are suited to tearing meat.
How long does it take for our chewed food to reach our stomach?
10 seconds
What does saliva do?
Helps our food to go down the oesophagus
True or false? The digestive system starts with the oesophagus.
False - it's the mouth!
What is the name of the pipe that transports food into our stomach?
It's the oesophagus!
What is the name for the things in our body that have very specific jobs?
Organs
We should brush our teeth at least twice a day. True or false?
True!
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