Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134555430
Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden Maier
Publisher: PEARSON
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The human digestive system is comprised of GI tract and other accessory organs for digestion. These organs are tongue, salivary glands, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder. During digestion, the food breaks down into smaller pieces and is then absorbed and assimilated.

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