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Episode 137: The Digestive System

The Science of Everything Podcast

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The complete human digestive system is made up of the gastrointestinal tract plus various accessory organs. It's responsible for processing and absorbing nutrients from our food and then expelling the waste of the non-digestible products. This episode includes coverage of the mouth, the tongue, the esophagus, the stomach, the small and large intestines, and the accessory organs including the liver and gallbladder.

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