Digestive System Objectives

The function of the ____________________ system is to ____________________ down food into usable molecules that are ____________________ enough to be able to get into cells .
The digestive system is made up of the ____________________ , esophagus , ____________________ , ____________________ intestine , ____________________ intestine , ____________________ & ____________________ .
Food is ____________________ digested in the mouth . The ____________________ organ where food is digested is in the small intestine .
Nutrients are ____________________ into the bloodstream in the ____________________ intestine . ____________________ is absorbed into the bloodstream in the ____________________ intestine .
____________________ digestion is when food is broken down by physically grinding , smashing , breaking , or ____________________ . This creates smaller pieces of food .
____________________ digestion is when food is broken down by ____________________ and chemicals . This creates new molecules that are small enough to diffuse into cells .
The ____________________ does both mechanical and chemical digestion . The ____________________ does both mechanical and chemical digestion . The ____________________ intestine only does chemical digestion . All other organs do ____________________ digest food .
____________________ are chemicals which speed up chemical reactions . Chemical digestion uses enzymes to break down food in the ____________________ , stomach , and ____________________ intestine .
Water is absorbed into the bloodstream in the large intestine . If too much water is taken out , ____________________ occurs . If too much water is left in , ____________________ occurs .