Letter G

Gastrointestinal tract

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The tube that extends from the mouth to the anus in which the movement of muscles and release of hormones and enzymes digest food.

The gastrointestinal tract starts with the mouth and proceeds to the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, small intestine, large intestine (colon), rectum and, finally, the anus.

Also called the alimentary canal, digestive tract and, perhaps most often in conversation, the GI tract

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