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digestive system
/daɪdʒˈɛstɪv sˈɪstəm/
/daɪdʒˈɛstɪv sˈɪstəm/
Digestive system
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the group of organs inside the body that absorb the food and pass the waste
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Within the digestive system, enzymes and acids collaborate to break down food into smaller molecules for absorption.
Absorption primarily occurs in the small intestine, a vital component of the digestive system, where nutrients enter the bloodstream.
