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The Digestive SystemMagic School Bus Digestive SystemBrainpop Digestive System1

Functions of the Digestive System:1. Break up food into smaller pieces2. Absorbing nutrients into the blood3. Excreting solid waste products (poop)2

Digestive BuilderMechanical Digestion: The physical state of food is changed.a. Mouth chewing.b. Stomach churning.Chemical Digestion: The chemical state of food is changed.a. Mouth saliva.b. Stomach Hydrochloric acid, bile.Alimentary Canal: The tube that begins at the mouth and endsat the rectum. It consists of the mouth, esophagus, stomach,small intestine, large intestine, and rectum.3

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Kids Health Digestive SystemMouth: Digestion begins here.Mechanical and chemical digestionoccurs here.Esophagus: A muscular tube thatconnects the mouth to the stomach.Peristalsis: muscle contractions that"push" the food down the esophagus.Stomach: Hollow organ that holdsfood. Mechanical and chemicaldigestion occurs here.Liver: Bile is created here. Bile helpsto break down food. Largest organ inthe body.Gall bladder: stores bile until it isneeded.Small Intestines: Nutrients areabsorbed into the bloodstream.Large Intestines: Water is absorbed inthe bloodstream.Pancreas: Produces insulin whichhelps to break down sugar in thebody.Epiglottis: a flap that covers thetrachea when youswallow.Salivary glands: produce saliva. Theyalso secrete amylase, an enzyme thatbreaks down starch.Rectum: final straight portion of thelarge intestine where waste is stored.Anus: Where waste leaves the body.6

Kids Health Digestive SystemMouth: Digestion begins here.Mechanical and chemical digestionoccurs here.Esophagus: A muscular tube thatconnects the mouth to the stomach.Peristalsis: muscle contractions that"push" the food down the esophagus.Stomach: Hollow organ that holdsfood. Mechanical and chemicaldigestion occurs here.Liver: Bile is created here. Bile helpsto break down food. Largest organ inthe body.Gall bladder: stores bile until it isneeded.Small Intestines: Nutrients areabsorbed in the bloodstream.Large Intestines: Water is absorbedin the bloodstream.Pancreas: Produces insulin whichhelps to break down sugar in thebody.Epiglottis: a flap that covers thetrachea when youswallow.Salivary glands: produce saliva. Theyalso secrete amylase, an enzyme thatbreaks down starch.Rectum: final straight portion of thelarge intestine where waste is stored.Anus: Where waste leaves the body.7

peristalsismajor filterof bodyproducesmechanicaland chemicalproducesextra whiteblood cellsinsulinstoresbileabsorbs waterabsorbs foodfiltersName the organs in the Digestive System8

The Digestive System Interactive Parts and Quiz9

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Bill Nye On Digestion Part 1Bill Nye On Digestion Part 2Bill Nye On Digestion Part 3Feed the Digestive System11

Organize Your Organs GameBelches and FartsWhy does the stomach gurgleVomitPoopTour of The Digestive Tract12

digestion song clipWhat happens to your food?What happens to your food?What you need stays in. What you don’t goes out.That’s what digestion’s all about.The food starts in your mouth.The food starts in your mouth.Your teeth break it up with saliva too,And before you can eat something new,It’s in your esophagus tube.It’s in your esophagus tube.Then in your stomach it breaks up againThe food’s so small; what happens then?To the intestines it rolls.To the intestines it rolls.For some food the story’s doneBut vitamins and mineral go on a blood run.Your blood takes what it needs.Your blood takes what it needsTo your bones, skin, brain and heartTo make your body strong and smart.What happens to your food?What happens to your food?What you need stays in. What you don’t goes out.That’s what digestion’s all about.13

Respiration:02 glucose energy CO2 H2Oexhalingexhaling,urinatingDigestive systemRespiratory systemRespiration takes place in the cells. Respiration is thecreation of energy by using glucose (sugar) andoxygen. When the energy is created you also getcarbon dioxide and water. These are waste productsand the body gets rid of them.14

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RespirationPullWhat is it?PullWhere does it take place?es oxygen.PullHow does the digestive system help?PullHow does the circulatory system help?PullHow does the oxygen get around the body?PullHow does oxygen get into the body?PullWhy does the body need oxygen?How does the body get rid of the carbon dioxide?Pullly needed.PullHow does the respiratory system help?16

AttachmentsParts of the digestive systemTour of the digestive tractBelches and FartsWhy does the stomach gurgleVomitPoopDigestive System

Label The Digestive System. 5. 6 . Kids Health Digestive System. 8 peristalsis major filter of body produces insulin stores bile filters absorbs food mechanical and chemical produces extra white blood cells absorbs water Name the organs in the Digestive System. 9