Introduction

 The digestive system is

used for breaking down
food into nutrients
which then pass into the
circulatory system and
are taken to where they
are needed in the body.
 Introduction
 There are four stages
to food processing:
1. Ingestion: taking in
food
2. Digestion: breaking down
food into nutrients
3. Absorption: taking in
nutrients by cells
4. Egestion: removing any
leftover wastes
 Mouth

Teeth Mechanically
break down food into
small pieces. Tongue
mixes food with
saliva (contains
amylase, which helps
break down starch).
Teeth Canines

 Four types of
teeth:
1. Incisors
Incisors
2. Canines
3. Pre – Molars
4. Molars

Premolar

Molar
 Biting Grasping
and and
Cutting Tearing

Incisor Canine

Grinding Grinding
and and
Crushing Crushing
Pre - Molar Molar
Human Teeth
Lion Teeth (worksheet)
Written Task
1. Explain what each of the following type of
tooth does?
•Incisor
•Canine
•Molars
•Premolars

2. What does the stomach do to the food we

eat?