Difference between revisions of "Digestive System"
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===About The Digestive System=== | ===About The Digestive System=== | ||
| + | : The '''digestive system''' breaks food down into small pieces. | ||
| + | : The small pieces can then be [[Absorb (biology)|absorbed]] into the body. | ||
| + | : The bits the body does not need leave the body as [[faeces]]. | ||
: The '''digestive system''' is made up of several parts: | : The '''digestive system''' is made up of several parts: | ||
*Mouth | *Mouth | ||
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*Small Intestine | *Small Intestine | ||
*Large Intestine | *Large Intestine | ||
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==Key Stage 3== | ==Key Stage 3== | ||
===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
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 17:47, 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 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.
- The digestive system is made up of several parts:
- Mouth
- Oesophagus
- Stomach
- Small Intestine
- Large Intestine
Key Stage 3
Meaning
An organ system that breaks down food for absorption into the blood.