Edexcel IGCSE Biology · Spec 2.27-2.28
The Digestive System
The parts of the alimentary canal, what each part does, and how food is moved along by peristalsis.
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The Digestive System
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Spec 2.27-2.28
What you need to know
- Name the parts of the digestive system
- Describe what each part does
- Explain how food is moved along by peristalsis
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List the main parts of the gut in order.
Mouth → oesophagus → stomach → small intestine → large intestine → rectum → anus.
What is peristalsis?
Waves of muscle contraction that push food along the gut.
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