Difference between revisions of "Digestive System"
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An [[organ system]] that breaks down [[food]] for [[absorb|absorption]] into the [[blood]]. | An [[organ system]] that breaks down [[food]] for [[absorb|absorption]] into the [[blood]]. | ||
Revision as of 17:46, 14 August 2018
Key Stage 2
Meaning
The digestive system is the parts of the body that we use to get nutrients out of our food.
About The Digestive System
- The digestive system is made up of several parts:
- Mouth
- Oesophagus
- Stomach
- Small Intestine
- Large Intestine
- The digestive system breaks food down into small pieces.
- The small pieces can then be absorbed into the body.
- The bits the body does not need leave the body as faeces.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
An organ system that breaks down food for absorption into the blood.