The document summarizes the major organs of the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, and large intestine. It describes the structure and function of each organ. The document also discusses the relationship between the digestive and excretory systems, healthy and unhealthy foods that affect digestion, common digestive diseases, and some interesting facts about the digestive process.

1. The Digestive System By Erin Elchesyn Grade 5 Fessenden

2. All The Major Organs of The Digestive System Esophagus Liver Stomach Gallbladder Pancreas Large intestine Small intestine

3. Stomach Structure: bag like structure. Function: to process and transport food.

4. Small Intestines Structure: a convoluted tube Function: to absorb most of the nutrients from what we eat and drink

5. Pancreas Structure: an elongated organ that lies behind and below the stomach. Function: produce pancreatic juice containing enzymes to digest the food in the intestine.

6. Esophagus Structure: muscular tube Function: to carry food, liquids and saliva from the mouth to the stomach

7. The Excretory System The Digestive System relates to the Excretory system because the digestive system digests and it isn’t possible to get rid of the food without digesting it.

8. Healthy Effects of The Digestive System Healthy foods to eat: Red beets Sweet potatoes Avacados Oats

9. Harmful Effects of The Digestive System Unhealthy foods you shouldn’t eat: Too much sugar Fast foods Soda White flour

10. Common Diseases of The Digestive System Peptic Ulcer: a sore on the lining of the stomach Crohn’s Disease: causes swelling deep in the lining of the intestine

11. Interesting Facts In the mouth, food is either cooled or warmed to a more suitable temperature Hundreds of enzymes are needed to properly digest food The esophagus is approximately 25cm long.

12. References library.thinkquest.org helium.com kidshealth.org