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(al-uh-MEN-tree kuh-NAL) See gastrointestinal tract.
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The tubular portion of the digestive system, including esophagus, stomach and intestines.
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the tube which begins at the mouth and ends at the anus. It is where food is taken in and digested. In vertebrates, it consists of the oesophagus, stomach and intestines.
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Passage in a body that food passes through and digested.
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tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination
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The passage along which food passes for digestion, also known as the gastrointestinal tract. It includes the mouth, stomach, small intestine and large intestine (colon and rectum – also called the gut).
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continuous tube that extends from the mouth to the anus in which food is processed and eliminated
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A tubular passage which extends from the mouth to the anus. Found in organisms with complete digestive systems.
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This term is another word for the gastrointestinal tract. It refers to the entire system starting in the mouth and following through the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum.
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The tube of the digestive system through which food passes, where digestion takes place.
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gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
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the digestive tract.
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digestive tube.
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The passage along which food passes through the body from mouth to anus during digestion.
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The passageway from the mouth to the anus.
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Tube through which food passes between the mouth and anus
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