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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.
Last Updated:
October 8, 2010- Medical Review:
- Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology
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