Sainmhíniú tube that extends from the mouth to the anus in which the movement of muscles and release of hormones and enzymes digest food Tagairt "Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation > Carcinoid.com > Glossary (27.7.2021) > Gastrointestinal Tract"
Nóta "1. The gastrointestinal tract starts with the mouth and proceeds to the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, small intestine, large intestine (colon), rectum and, finally, the anus2. Not to be confused with the broader concept of the digestive system, which includes other structures, including the accessory organs of digestion (the salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas)."