systema alimentarium
Noun
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The system that makes food absorbable into the body (synset 105336763)
is a type of: system - a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or partshas:
- 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)
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