Digestive system
The digestive system is the group of organs that breaks down food so the body can use it.
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Kavya Tiwari
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The digestive system is the group of organs that break down food into nutrients the body can absorb and use for energy, growth and repair.
Path of food
Food travels from the mouth down the food pipe to the stomach, then into the intestines. Along the way it is broken down by chewing, acids and enzymes, and nutrients pass into the blood.
Organs
Key organs include the mouth, stomach, small and large intestines, liver and pancreas. Waste is removed from the body at the end of the process.
Frequently asked questions
What does the digestive system do?
It breaks down food so the body can absorb nutrients.
What are the main digestive organs?
The stomach, intestines, liver and pancreas.