Digestive System

  • The Mouth

    Beginning of the system; salva breaks down food
  • Esophagus

    Carries food to the stomach
  • stomach

    mix & grind food with acid
  • small intestine

    releases nutrients to the bloodstream
  • large intestine

    5-7 ft long; gets rid of all the excess water
  • rectum

    the holding area
  • anus

    the area where the waste is released
  • gallbladder, liver, pancreas

    they produce enzymes to help with digestion