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Digestive System - Coggle Diagram
Digestive System
The digestive system
in charge of
breaking down food
taking in nutrients
Mouth
Teeth
break food into smaller pieces
Tongue
push food down
Saliva
slippery
makes food go into throat
Esophagus
a stretchy, long pipe
connects to stomach
Stomach
mixes and mashes food
Gastric juices
mixes into a soupy mix
Small Intestines
a long tube
take in nutrients and break down food
Calcium
milk, cheese, and dark green
build strong bones
Protein
makes muscles
tofu, eggs, and meat
Large intestine
colon
seperates wastes
get rid of wastes
absorb water
To get strong and healthy
Eat slowly and chew
if not, get a stomachache
Exercise
digest food well
Drink water
instead of sugary soda
makes gastric juices
Eat nutritious food
high in fiber
vegetables and fruits, whole grains