Digestive SystemThe digestive system is responsible for breaking down food, absorbing
nutrients from the food, and ridding the body of waste products from the food.
The digestive system consists of the: - Upper digestive tract, which includes the mouth,
esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.
- Lower digestive tract,
which includes the large intestine and the rectum.
- Liver, pancreas,
and gallbladder.
ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Current as of:
May 5, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
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