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Is the esophagus a part of the gastrointestinal tract?
The liver provides a very important function for the gastrointestinal tract as it breaks detoxifies chemicals and metabolizes drugs to be used by the body. It also creates proteins for use in other parts of the body.
What system is the gastrointestinal tract?
The gastrointestinal tract is part of the digestive system, which is responsible for processing food and extracting nutrients to support the body's functions. It consists of various organs including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.
What part connects the mouth to the digestive tube?
The Pharynx leads from the mouth to the esophagus and then down to the digestive tract.
Bile enters the gastrointestinal tract at the?
Bile enters the gastrointestinal tract at the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. It is released from the gallbladder and helps in the digestion of fats by emulsifying them.
How do you pronounce pharynx?
Pharynx, pronounced "Fair-inks"is a section in the back of the throat that is both part of the digestive tract and respiratory system.
