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What is the gastrointestinal tract (GI)?
The gastrointestinal tract is a long tube that starts at the mouth. It runs to the anus, where stool (poop) leaves the body. (1)
The gastrointestinal tract is a key part of the digestive system. (1)
The gastrointestinal tract is also known as the gut, digestive tract, or alimentary canal. (1,3)
What does the gastrointestinal tract do?
Each part of the gastrointestinal tract breaks down food and liquid and carries it through the body. (2)
What are parts of the gastrointestinal tract?
mouth (3)
pharynx (3)
esophagus (3)
stomach (3)
small intestine (3)
large intestine (3)
anus (3)
What does the gastrointestinal tract contain?
The lining of the gastrointestinal tract is covered in microorganisms, mostly bacteria. (4)
Resources
1. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22464-hormones
2. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21758-stomach
3. https://www.britannica.com/science/gastrointestinal-tract
4. https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/good-bacteria-for-your-gut
