GI Tract Anatomy and Physiology: The Digestive Journey

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Food passes through the digestive tract, where it is broken down and nutrients and water are absorbed. Accessory organs contribute secretions that support digestion.

What to look for

Identify the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine, and distinguish the tract itself from the liver, pancreas and gallbladder.

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