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Digestive system

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Picture of the digestive system

The 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.
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Last Updated: October 9, 2008
Medical Review:
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine

Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology


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