Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134320762
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch, Judi L. Nath
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25, Problem 13RFT
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The digestive system is made up of digestive tract and the accessory organs. The main functions of the digestive system are ingestion of food and its processing, absorption, compaction, and finally the excretion of undigested food.

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