1. Also known as the Gastrointestinal System
Digestive System
Also known as the
Gastrointestinal System

2. Responsible for the physical and chemical breakdown of food so that it can be taken into the bloodstream and used by body cells
System includes the alimentary canal and accessory organs

3. Alimentary Canal Long muscular tube
Begins at the mouth and includes the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, large intestines, and the anus

4. Accessory Organs Salivary glands Tongue Teeth Liver Gallbladder
Pancreas

8. Diseases and Abnormal Conditions
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis
Cirrhosis
Constipation
Diarrhea
Diverticulitis
Gastroenteritis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hernia
Pancreatitis
Peritonitis
Ulcer
Ulcerative colitis