Digestive SystemVersión en línea Put the steps in digestion in the correct order. por Holly Hanna 1 Digestive System Order Chemicals in the stomach break down the food and dissolve it into liquid. Food travels to the small intestines. Food travels down the esophagus. Chew food with your teeth and saliva breaks it down. Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream. Leftovers that are not absorbed into the bloodstream are passed to the large intestines where water is removed. After water is removed, the rest is waste and ends up in the toilet!