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Introduction to the gastrointestinal tract
Learning objectives :
By the end of this lesson the student will be able to give an overview of :
- the anatomical organization, functions and mechanics of the gastrointestinal tract
- the processes of digestion and absorption
- the specialized functions of the organs involved in processing food in the body
- the ways in which organs work together to digest food and absorb nutrients