What is the digestive tract?

Your digestive tract is a long, twisting tube that starts at your mouth, and then involves your oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and anus. The digestive tract is also referred to as the gastrointestinal tract. You might also hear the term gastrointestinal abbreviated as GI.

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