Teeth, Nutrition and Digestion - Hurumanu - Science

In Science, we have been learning about the different parts of the human body and now, we have to make a DLO about all the things we have learnt about the parts of the teeth and its purpose as well as the digestive system. 

It is our choice of how we are going to present and show our learning, we can either make a diagram, slideshow presentation, mindmap, etc.

I'm really proud of the things that I have learnt in Science, I enjoyed all the classes and the experiments and animals dissections we did.

What is the "Digestive System?" 

The digestive system is a set of organs in the body that work together to break down food and liquids into small portions of nutrients.

Why is the Digestive System important? 

The digestive system is important because our bodies need nutrients from food and water such as proteins, fats, vitamins, etc. to function properly and stay healthy.

Facts:

• A human produces about 1.5 litres of saliva every day.
• Hiccups can be caused by a change in the temperature that happens suddenly.
• Stomach growling can happen even when you're not hungry because your stomach contracts to ensure there is no leftover food in the stomach. 
• The gall bladder stores the bile used to break down dietary fat.
•  The digestive system is the "second brain", this is because scientists have found that there is a strong connection between the gut and the mental health of a person and it goes beyond the "butterflies in the stomach" and the "gut feeling". 

If the words can't be read, here is the link: https://coggle.it/diagram/X7wpGiM6PVzsH7hN/t/digestive-system-and-dentition/96709c71da869882c047413cfbc978c24dae201469db3e7a05075bfd0080a4a6

Resources: https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/humanbody/digestivesystem.html

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/oesophageal-cancer/the-oesophagus

https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/picture-of-the-stomach#:~:text=The%20stomach%20is%20a%20muscular,and%20enzymes%20that%20digest%20food.

https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/picture-of-the-intestines

https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/picture-of-the-intestines#:~:text=The%20large%20intestine%20(colon%20or,create%20the%20urge%20to%20defecate.

https://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/rectumhttps://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/picture-of-the-anus#:~:text=The%20anus%20is%20the%20opening,attaches%20it%20to%20nearby%20structures.

https://quizlet.com/nz/478963911/teeth-flash-cards/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/liver-problems/symptoms-causes/syc-20374502#:~:text=The%20liver%20is%20an%20organ,can%20be%20inherited%20(genetic).