Difference between revisions of "Digestive System"
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| − | + | [[File:DigestiveSystem.png|right|300px|thumb|A diagram of the '''digestive system'''.]] | |
| + | The '''digestive system''' is an [[organ system]] that breaks down [[food]] for [[absorb|absorption]] into the [[blood]]. | ||
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| + | ===About The Digestive System=== | ||
| + | : The '''digestive system''' breaks down food mechanically and chemically before [[Absorb (biology)|absorbing]] [[nutrient]]s into the [[blood]]. | ||
| + | : The '''digestive system''' takes large [[insoluble]] [[molecule]]s and breaks them down into small [[soluble]] [[molecule]]s to be [[Absorb (Biology)|absorbed]]. | ||
| + | There are several [[organ]]s in the '''digestive system''' you should know: | ||
Revision as of 11:15, 14 September 2018
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Key Stage 2
Meaning
A diagram of the digestive system.
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:
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The digestive system is an organ system that breaks down food for absorption into the blood.
About The Digestive System
- The digestive system breaks down food mechanically and chemically before absorbing nutrients into the blood.
- The digestive system takes large insoluble molecules and breaks them down into small soluble molecules to be absorbed.
There are several organs in the digestive system you should know: