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The digestive system, which extends from the mouth to the anus, is responsible for receiving food, breaking it down into basic components including vitamins and minerals (digestion), absorbing the nutrients into the bloodstream, and eliminating the parts of food that couldn’t be digested by the body.

The digestive tract consists of the mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. The digestive system also includes organs that lie outside the digestive tract: the pancreas, the liver, and the gal NetWellness Article (More)


General Information

  • Digestive Disorders OSU Article
  • Digestion (Interactive tool)
  • Digestive Disorders
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  • The Body

  • The Digestive System OSU Article
  • Abdominal Organs - Image MedlinePlus
  • About the Colon and Rectum NetWellness Article
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  • Symptoms and Tests

  • Abdomen - swollen MedlinePlus
  • Abdominal bloating MedlinePlus
  • Abdominal pain MedlinePlus
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  • Treatment

  • EndoCinch (Endoscopic Fundoplication) NetWellness Article
  • Incisionless Surgery To Correct Acid Reflux Disease OSU Article

  • Staying Healthy

  • 5 Steps to Good Digestive Health (American Gastroenterological Association)
  • Core Quiz - Interactive tool (American Gastroenterological Association)
  • My Family Health Portrait
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