The Digestive System
Students will investigate the structure and function of the human digestive system.
Key Questions
- Explain the journey of food through the human digestive system.
- Analyze the role of different organs in breaking down food and absorbing nutrients.
- Predict the consequences of a malfunction in a specific part of the digestive system.
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