The digestive system is comprised of the digestive tract and accessory organs. Together, these organs help break down food, absorb the nutrients, and discard the unwanted remaining contents. (Thumbn...The digestive system is comprised of the digestive tract and accessory organs. Together, these organs help break down food, absorb the nutrients, and discard the unwanted remaining contents. (Thumbnail Image Credit: "Slagter - Drawing Stomach, pancreas, duodenum and liver - no labels" by Ron Slagter, license: CC BY-NC-SA)
The digestive system is comprised of the digestive tract and accessory organs. Together, these organs help break down food, absorb the nutrients, and discard the unwanted remaining contents. (Thumbn...The digestive system is comprised of the digestive tract and accessory organs. Together, these organs help break down food, absorb the nutrients, and discard the unwanted remaining contents. (Thumbnail Image Credit: "Digestive System Diagram" by Mariana Ruiz is in the Public Domain CC0.)
Chapter Overview In this chapter, we will discuss the digestive system that includes alimentary canal and associated glands. Various macromolecules such as protein, carbohydrates undergo the processes...Chapter Overview In this chapter, we will discuss the digestive system that includes alimentary canal and associated glands. Various macromolecules such as protein, carbohydrates undergo the processes of mechanical and chemical digestion. We will learn more about hormones and enzymes that facilitate these processes.
