| digestive tract |
alimentary canal: tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination
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| digestive enzyme |
Digestive enzymes are enzymes in the alimentary tract with a purpose of breaking down components of food so that they can be taken up by the organism. The main sites of action are the oral cavity, the stomach, the duodenum and the jejunum. They are secreted by different glands: the salivary glands, the glands in the stomach, the pancreas, and the glands in the small intestines. The main digestive enzymes are: In the oral cavity, salivary glands secrete pytalin. ...
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| digestive system |
The organs that take in food and turn it into products that the body can use to stay healthy. Waste products the body cannot use leave the body through bowel movements. The digestive system includes the salivary glands, mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, small and large intestines, and rectum.
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| digestive system |
The organ system including the mouth, teeth, tongue, esophagus, stomach, intestines, and various glands that functions to ingest, digest, and absorb nutrients.
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| digestive system |
A complex system of organs that converts food into energy. The digestive system includes the salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, biliary tract, small intestine and large intestine.
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