digestive system

digestive system n. The alimentary canal and digestive glands regarded as an integrated system responsible for the ingestion, digestion, and absorption of food.

digestive system A. mouth B. esophagus C. stomach D. large intestine E. small intestine F. rectum G. anus

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digestive system  (d-jstv) The alimentary canal together with the salivary glands, liver, pancreas, and other organs of digestion.

digestive system A. mouth, B. esophagus, C. liver, D. gallbladder, E. stomach, F. pancreas, G. large intestine, H. small intestine, I. rectum, J. anus

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digestive system - the system that makes food absorbable into the body gastrointestinal system, systema alimentarium, systema digestorium body, organic structure, physical structure - the entire structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being); "he felt as if his whole body were on fire" system - a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts; "the body has a system of organs for digestion" liver - large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes pancreas - a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin digestive fluid, digestive juice - secretions that aid digestion alimentary canal, alimentary tract, digestive tract, digestive tube, gastrointestinal tract, GI tract - tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination digestive gland - any gland having ducts that pour secretions into the digestive tract salivary gland - any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion