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Child's digestive system
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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, and stomach.
- Lower digestive tract, which includes the small and large intestines.
- Liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.
Last Updated:
March 31, 2008- Medical Review:
- Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology
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