Definition: The system by which discards waste from a human's body.
Functions: The stomach, gall bladder, pancreas, colon, intestines, rectum, and anus.
Key Vocabulary: Stomach- A sac-like enlargement of the alimentary canal, as in humans and certain animals, forming an organ for storing, diluting, and digesting food. Intestines- The lower part of the alimentary canal, extending from the pylorus to the anus. Anus- the opening of the lower alimentary canal, through which the solid refuse of digestion is excreted.
Did You Know?:
The liver is the only organism that can regenerate in the digestive system!
The liver is the only organism that can regenerate in the digestive system!