Chapter 24, Problem 24.7.1AYLO

Summary Introduction

To write:

The elongation and folding of the embryonic disc leads to the formation of the foregut, hindgut and ultimately midgut.

Introduction:

The gastrointestinal tract is also known as alimentary canal or gut. It is an organ system inside the humans and other animals that takes in food and digests it to absorb and assimilate the energy and nutrients. It expels the waste products as feces. The parts of this tract includes: Mouth, esophagus, the stomach and intestines.