The digestive system consists of a gastrointestinal tract (a tube comprising the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anal canal) and accessory digestive organs (tongue, salivary glands, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder) that assist with mechanical and chemical food breakdown.

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• liver concept
• digestive system concept
• stomach concept
• pancreas concept
• small intestine concept
• gastrointestinal system concept
• esophagus concept
• mouth concept
• large intestine concept
• gallbladder concept
• pharynx concept