| A | B |
|---|
| stomach | muscular sac that turns and squeezes food mixing it with a little acid and enzymes |
| small intestine | the organ that absorbs nutrients from food |
| large intestine | the organ that soaks up water from waste |
| mouth | the opening in the face where food enters the body |
| esophagus | the long tube between your mouth and your stomach |
| liver, gall bladder, pancreas | the organs that dump enzymes into the small intestine |
| anus | the place where solid wastes leave the body |
| salivary glands | the glands that produce saliva |
| saliva | moistens food so that it slides easily down the esophagus |
| teeth | grind food into small pieces |
| enzymes | special chemicals that help digest fast and complete digestion of proteins |
| seven feet long | length of the large intestine |
| over 20 feet long | the length of the small intestine |
| saliva enzyme | breaks down starches |
| two stomach enzymes | break down proteins |
| food is mashed and mixed | in the stomach |
