Transcription of Human Physiology/The gastrointestinal system
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Human Physiology/The gastrointestinal system1 Human Physiology/The gastrointestinal system The respiratory system Human physiology Nutrition Homeostasis Cells Integumentary Nervous Senses Muscular Blood Cardiovascular Immune Urinary Respiratory gastrointestinal Nutrition Endocrine Reproduction (male) Reproduction (female) Pregnancy Genetics Development AnswersIntroductionWhich organ is the most important organ in the body? Most people would say the heart or the brain, completelyoverlooking the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract). Though definitely not the most attractive organs in the body, theyare certainly among the most important. The 30+ foot long tube that goes from the mouth to the anus is responsiblefor the many different body functions which will be reviewed in this chapter.
Human Physiology/The gastrointestinal system 6 Stomach The stomach a thick walled organ that lies between the esophagus and the first part of the small intestine (the duodenum). It is on the left side of the abdominal cavity; the fundus of the stomach lying against the diaphragm.
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