THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
The digestive system consists of the digestive tract and glands that secrete digestive juices into the digestive tract.

Organs of the digestive system that work together include the:

• Mouth
• Salivary glands
• Esophagus
• Stomach
• Small intestine
• Parts of the pancreas
• Liver
• Gallbladder
• Large intestine

Mechanical and enzymatic processes break down food, eventually resulting in nutrient absorption and the elimination of wastes.

Compounds that nourish cells during digestion provide energy-rich molecules and raw materials crucial for growth, repair, reproduction, and the production of new substances.