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Overview of the Gastrointestinal System Video

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  • The gastrointestinal (GI) system starts in the mouth, travels down the esophagus, through the stomach, into the duodenum, through the jejunum, into the ileum, down the colon, and out of the anus.
  • The GI tract’s purpose is to interact with the environment to support the growth, development, and survival of the organism.
  • The GI tract interacts with the environment via digestion, absorption, and metabolization of nutrients, as well as the excretion of waste products.

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