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DIGESTION THEME PARK ANALOGY
Label the following organs below.
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anus - the opening at the end of the digestive system from which feces exit the body.
appendix - a small sac located near the start of the large intestine. No longer used, but once
aided in digestion.
esophagus - the long tube between the mouth and the stomach. It uses rhythmic muscle
movements (called peristalsis) to force food from the throat into the stomach.
gall bladder - a small, sac-like organ located by the duodenum. It stores and releases bile (a
digestive chemical which is produced in the liver) into the small intestine.
large intestine - the long, wide tube that food goes through after it goes through the small
intestine.
liver - a large organ located above and in front of the stomach. It makes bile (which breaks down
fats) and some blood proteins.
mouth - the first part of the digestive system, where food enters the body. Chewing and salivary
enzymes in the mouth are the beginning of the digestive process (breaking down the food).
pancreas - an enzyme-producing gland located below the stomach and above the intestines.
Enzymes from the pancreas help in the digestion of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the small
intestine.
rectum - the lower part of the large intestine, where feces are stored before they are excreted
from the body.
salivery glands – glands that secrete salivary amylase to help break down starches
small intestine - the long, thin winding tube that food goes through after it leaves the stomach.
stomach - a sack-like, muscular organ that is attached to the esophagus. When food enters the
stomach, it is churned in an acid bath.
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Analogy: Review the pathway of the digestive tract, and compare it to a ride in an amusement
part. Ex. Space Mountain, Splash mountain, or it could be a haunted house ride. Make sure you
use all the vocabulary words below.
What’s your amusement park ride? __________________________
Brainstorm what each part of digestion represents in your ride.
mouth =
liver =
esophagus =
pancreas =
stomach =
small intestine =
large intestine =
Rectum/anus =
“Mouth”
*Draw and explain your analogy below in the bubbles using 1-2 sentences. Each
bubble represents an organ (or stage of the ride) of the digestive system. Your
drawing should show what is happening on the ride at that time.
“Rectum/Anus”
Explanation:
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“Esophagus”
“Pancreas”
Explanation:
“Stomach”
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“Liver”
“s. Intestine”
Explanation:
“L. Intestine”