Digestive System

All living things are made up of cells. Food has to be broken down before it is transported to every cell.

Our digestive system breaks down food and absorbs it so it can be transported around our bodies.

Parts of our digestive system

mouth oesophagus liver large intestine

stomach pancreas
small intestine

Parts of our digestive system

mouth where food is chewed and mixed with saliva

Parts of our digestive system

oesophagus the tube that carries food to the stomach

Parts of our digestive system

stomach stores food and mixes it with digestive juices

Parts of our digestive system

small intestine the tube where broken down food is absorbed into the blood

Parts of our digestive system

large intestine passes water back into the blood leaving solid waste

Parts of our digestive system

pancreas makes digestive enzymes

Parts of our digestive system

liver makes bile which helps to break down fats

What is the function of each part?

mouth oesophagus liver large intestine stomach

pancreas small intestine

Nutrition involves 5 stages. Ingestion

Digestion Absorption
Assimilation Egestion

Teeth break down food into smaller pieces (physical digestion)

There are four types of teeth.

Upper or maxillary teeth

Lower or mandibular teeth

Incisors

Canines

Premolars

Molars

Molars Premolars

Incisors Canines

Teeth

Incisors Canines Premolars Molars

Teeth Incisors Canines Molars cut food tear food

Premolars grind food

grind food

Review Questions: Label each part.

E A

F
G

B C
D

Question to think about

Enzymes are involved in chemical digestion. What do you think this means?

Enzymes act here!