What is the gastrointestinal tract?
1 Answer
Jul 17, 2016
The gastrointestinal tract would refer to the digestive system from the esophagus to the anus.
Explanation:
The Digestive System which can also called the Alimentary Canal runs from the mouth to the anus. The system includes:
Image from SMARTNotebook by @smarterteacher
Mouth
Pharynx
-------------------------------------------------------------------------x
UPPER GI
Esophagus
Stomach
Small Intestine
Duodenum
-------------------------------------------------------------------------x
LOWER GI
Jejunum
Illeum
Large Intestine
Caecum
Ascending Colon
Transverse Colon
Descending Colon
Sigmoid Colon
Rectum
Anus
Accessory Structures
Liver
Gall Bladder
Pancreas
Appendix (vestigial)
