Digestive tract
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Digestive tract
The digestive tract includes the mouth, the esophagus, the stomach, the small and large intestines, and the rectum.
Sometimes, the digestive tract is divided into upper and lower parts:
- The upper digestive tract includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.
- The lower digestive tract includes the large intestine and the rectum.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Andrew H. Soll, MD - Gastroenterology |
| Last Updated | January 7, 2008 |
| Last updated: | January 07, 2008 |
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| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Andrew H. Soll, MD - Gastroenterology |
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