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The main parts of your digestive system are your gastrointestinal (GI) tract and your biliary tract: Your GI tract is a series of hollow organs that connect to digest and move food through your body. It includes your mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine.
Your stomach is a muscular organ that digests food. It is part of your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. When your stomach receives food, it contracts and produces acids and enzymes that break down food.
What is the integumentary system? Your integumentary system is your body’s outer layer. It’s made up of your skin, nails, hair and the glands and nerves on your skin. Your integumentary system acts as a physical barrier — protecting your body from bacteria, infection, injury and sunlight.
Your small intestine (small bowel) is an organ in your gastrointestinal tract and is part of your digestive system. It breaks down food and fluid to absorb nutrients and water. More than 90% of the nutrients and water your body receives from food comes from the digestive process that your small intestine drives. Find a Primary Care Provider.
An organ is a group of tissues that form a structure that performs specific important functions in your body. The organs that are part of your endocrine system include: Hypothalamus: This is a structure deep within your brain (which is an organ). It’s the main link between your endocrine system and your nervous system.
What are the organs of the urinary system? The kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra make up the urinary system. They all work together to filter, store and remove liquid waste from your body.
Your lymphatic system is a group of organs, vessels and tissues that protect you from infection and keep a healthy balance of fluids throughout your body. Lymphatic system organs include your bone marrow, thymus and lymph nodes.
Your respiratory system is the organs and structures in your body that allow you to breathe. It includes your lungs, nose, mouth and the tubelike structures (airways) that connect them. You also have muscles and blood vessels that support your respiratory system, and ribs to protect it.
A digestive organ, your tongue moves food around your mouth to help you chew and swallow. It also helps you make different sounds so you can speak and form words clearly. Your tongue helps keep your airway open so you can breathe properly, too.
Peristalsis is the automatic wave-like movement of the muscles that line your gastrointestinal tract. Peristalsis moves food through your digestive system, beginning in your throat when you swallow and continuing through your esophagus, stomach and intestines while you digest.