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Organs of the Digestive System
Learn about the Organs of Digestion and their Function

By , About.com Guide

Updated December 10, 2008

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What is a digestive system? Find out with this organ-by-organ introduction through pictures.
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Diseases of the liver, such as hepatitis, can have major complications that affect other parts of the body. One reason is because the liver is involved in so many essential functions, like digestion. The digestive system is a collection of organs that work together to digest and absorb food. Digestion is the process the body uses to break down foods into molecules that the body can use for energy and nutrients. Let's look at the individual parts of the digestive system.
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