YSHS Digestion
What is the digestive system?
the gastrointestinal tract, or digestive system, is the system in the body that breaks down (digests) absorbs and eliminates food. The digested food is used to nourish the body. The digestive system consists of the following organs: the mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, small intestine (pancreas, liver, gall bladder), large intestine (colon), rectum, and colon.