The digestive system is a group of organs that work together to break down food and absorb nutrients for the
body's energy needs. It consists of several parts:
Mouth
Esophagus
Stomach
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
Rectum
Function
The digestive system performs the following functions:
Ingestion: Taking in food through the mouth
Digestion: Breaking down food into smaller molecules
Absorption: Absorbing nutrients into the bloodstream
Elimination: Removing waste materials from the body
