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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.
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.
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.
anus =
appendix =
esophagus =
gall bladder =
large intestine =
liver =
mouth =
pancreas =
rectum =
small intestine =
stomach =
*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. Show arrows
between the circles to direct the pathway.