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Digestive Tract
The digestive tract includes the mouth, the esophagus, the stomach, the small and large intestines, and the rectum.
Sometimes the digestive tract is divided into upper and lower parts:
- The upper digestive tract includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.
- The lower digestive tract includes the large intestine and the rectum.
Current as of: August 11, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
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