Human Alimentary Canal

Digestion

________- breaking down large insoluble molecules into small soluble molecules so that they can be absorbed by the body.

Pancreas

________- a gland below the stomach which makes lots of enzymes to help break down food.

Anus

________- the opening at the end of the digestive system from which faeces leave the body.

Absorption

________- the process of absorbing nutrients from the small intestine into the bloodstream.

Ileum

________- Second part of the small intestine where food is absorbed.

Duodenum

________ (Small intestine)- First section of small intestine where food is mixed with digestive enzymes and bile.

Rectum

________- the lower part of the large intestine, where faeces is stored before it leaves the body.

Mouth

________- the first part of the digestive system where food enters the body.

Oesophagus

________- the long tube between the mouth and the stomach.

Ingestion

________- intake of food.

Stomach

________- a sack like, muscular organ that is attached to the oesophagus.

Assimilation

________- nutrients being absorbed by each cell of the body in the form of energy.

Small intestine

________- the long, thin tube that food goes through after it leaves the stomach.