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

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