gastrointestinal system

Noun
  1. is a type of: system - a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts
    has:
    • liver - large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes
    • pancreas - a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin
    • digestive fluid, digestive juice - secretions that aid digestion
    • alimentary canal, alimentary tract, digestive tract, digestive tube, gastrointestinal tract, gi tract - tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination
    • digestive gland - any gland having ducts that pour secretions into the digestive tract
    • salivary gland - any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion
    is a part of: body, organic structure - the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
    same as: digestive system, systema alimentarium, systema digestorium

Other Searches