Intestinal tract
Intestinal Tract
The Intestinal Tract (pronounced: in-tes-ti-nal trakt), also known as the Gastrointestinal Tract, is a crucial part of the Digestive System in humans and other animals.
Etymology
The term "Intestinal Tract" is derived from the Latin word 'intestinum' which means 'gut'. The word 'tract' is derived from the Latin word 'tractus' which means 'drawing out or pulling'.
Definition
The Intestinal Tract is a long, continuous tube running from the Stomach to the Anus. It is responsible for the digestion and absorption of food, as well as the expulsion of waste products. The Intestinal Tract is divided into two main sections: the Small Intestine and the Large Intestine.
Small Intestine
The Small Intestine is the part of the Intestinal Tract where most of the digestion and absorption of food takes place. It is divided into three parts: the Duodenum, the Jejunum, and the Ileum.
Large Intestine
The Large Intestine is the final section of the Intestinal Tract. It absorbs water and electrolytes from the remaining indigestible food matter, and then passes useless waste material from the body.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Intestinal tract
- Wikipedia's article - Intestinal tract
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