DAGUE - Matching Digestive System Parts & Functions
| __ | 1. | ANUS | | A. | ~Pepsin starts digesting proteins. | | __ | 2. | ESOPHAGUS | | B. | ~Peristalsis (muscle contractions) moves food down the esoph | | __ | 3. | LARGE INTESTINE | | C. | ~Amylase starts breaking down carbohydrates (ChemicalDigesti | | __ | 4. | MOUTH | | D. | ~Water and minerals are absorbed. | | __ | 5. | RECTUM | | E. | ~Feces are expelled from the body. | | __ | 6. | SMALL INTESTINE | | F. | ~Nutrients are absorbed through villi. | | __ | 7. | STOMACH | | G. | ~Feces are stored until elimination. |
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