1. Why is the digestive system important to our lives?
Tuesday April 25, Day 2
1. Please have these
Items on your desk.
Agenda
Science Starter
Sheet
Why is the digestive system important to our lives?
Describe how the digestive system works.

2. The Digestive System
Part 2

3. The Process of Removing Waste
Kidneys: Filter the water and dissolved wastes in the body.
Ureters: Narrow tubes that carry urine from your kidneys to the bladder.
Bladder: Urine is stored in the bladder
Urethra: A narrow tube that carries urine from the body

4. Problems of the Digestive System
Indigestion: Stomach too acidic, may be caused by eating too fast or too much or by spicy or acidic foods.
Diarrhea: Watery feces; caused by bacteria, virus, food poisoning, nutritional deficiencies.
Ulcers: Sores on the inner walls of the stomach or small Intestines.

5. Problems of the Digestive System
Cirrhosis: Destruction on liver tissue; caused by drinking too much alcohol.
Gallstones: Crystals in gallbladder; may block passage of bile to small intestines.

6. Problems of the Digestive System
Kidney Stones: Crystals in the kidney; may block passage of urine to the bladder.

7. Problems of the Digestive System
Appendicitis: Inflammation of the appendix

8. Problems of the Digestive System
Colon Cancer: Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in large intestine.

9. Care of the Digestive System
The best way to take care of the digestive is to practice healthful eating habits
Eat a variety of food from different food groups, low in fat high in fiber.
Do not hurry through your meals. Enjoy your food
Eat enough food to satisfy your hunger.
Drink plenty of water.
Have regular dental checkups