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The digestive system consists of several parts, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Your stomach breaks down the food you eat into small particles. These small particles travel to the small intestine, where the food continues to be digested. It is here that the body absorbs the nutrients it needs for energy, growth, and other important functions. In the large intestine (or colon), water is removed from the waste products. These waste products leave the end of the colon (or anus) as stool when you have a bowel movement.
(Click Digestive System for more information about how the digestive system works, including the various parts and functions of this important system. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD