What Is The Function And Structure Of The Digestive System

Chapter 1 Digestive System ASBASJSM College of Pharmacy, Bela, Ropar 1 Digestive System The digestive system is a system of body which breakdown food into forms that can be absorbed and used by body cells. It also absorbs water, vitamins, and minerals, and eliminates wastes from the body. It breakdowns the larger molecules present in food into molecules that are small enough to enter body cells by a process known as digestion. The organs which are involved in the breakdown of food are collectively called the digestive system. The digestive system is a tubular system which extends from the mouth to the anus. The digestive systemChapter 1 Digestive System ASBASJSM College of Pharmacy, Bela, Ropar 2 The digestive system can be divided into two parts: 1. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract, or alimentary canal (alimentary = nourishment), is a continuous tube that extends from the mouth to the anus. Organs of the gastrointestinal tract include the mouth, most of the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. 2. The accessory digestive organs are the organs which assist in digestion of food. These include the teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Teeth aid in the physical breakdown of food,