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