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Digestive System Organs - INI

Digestive system organs are a group of organs responsible for food digestion and nutrient absorption. Composed of the digestive tract (esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, etc.) and digestive glands (liver, pancreas, gallbladder, etc.), these organs work together to perform digestive activities from the mouth to the anus. Each organ has unique functions that support the series of processes including food breakdown, nutrient absorption, and waste elimination.

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[item.esophagus]
code=01
slug=esophagus
name=Esophagus
description=A muscular tube that transports food from the pharynx to the stomach.
category=Digestive Tract
function=Food transport

[item.stomach]
code=02
slug=stomach
name=Stomach
description=A sac-like organ that temporarily stores and digests food.
category=Digestive Tract
function=Food storage and chemical digestion

[item.duodenum]
code=03
slug=duodenum
name=Duodenum
description=The first part of the small intestine that receives bile and pancreatic juice for digestion.
category=Digestive Tract
function=Continued chemical digestion

[item.small-intestine]
code=04
slug=small-intestine
name=Small Intestine
description=The primary site for nutrient digestion and absorption.
category=Digestive Tract
function=Nutrient absorption

[item.large-intestine]
code=05
slug=large-intestine
name=Large Intestine
description=Absorbs water and forms food residue into feces.
category=Digestive Tract
function=Water absorption and waste formation

[item.liver]
code=06
slug=liver
name=Liver
description=The largest digestive gland that produces bile and performs metabolism and detoxification.
category=Digestive Gland
function=Bile production, metabolism, detoxification

[item.pancreas]
code=07
slug=pancreas
name=Pancreas
description=An organ that secretes pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes and regulates blood sugar.
category=Digestive Gland
function=Digestive enzyme secretion and blood sugar regulation

[item.gallbladder]
code=08
slug=gallbladder
name=Gallbladder
description=A sac-like organ that stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver.
category=Digestive Gland
function=Bile storage and release