DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Objectives:
▪ Anatomy of GI tract
▪ Some disorders pf the GI tract
▪ Physiology of the GI tract
▪ Reading assignment
Organs of digestive system are divided into two
parts:
▪ Alimentary canal – performs digestive
functions – digest, absorbs and defecates
▪ Accessory digestive organs – assist digestion
(teeth, tongue and several large digestive
glands)