human digestive system

Introduction
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Structures and functions of the human digestive system
- Mouth and oral structures
  - The lips and cheeks
  - The roof of the mouth
  - The floor of the mouth
  - The gums
  - The teeth
  - The tongue
  - Salivary glands
  - Saliva
- Pharynx
- Esophagus
- Stomach
  - Anatomy
  - Blood and nerve supply
  - Stomach contractions
  - Gastric mucosa
  - Gastric secretion
  - Absorption and emptying
- Small intestine
  - Anatomy
  - Blood and nerve supply
  - Contractions and motility
  - Absorption
  - Secretions
- Large intestine
  - Anatomy
  - Blood and nerve supply
  - Contractions and motility
- Rectum and anus
- Liver
  - Gross anatomy
  - Microscopic anatomy
- Biliary tract
  - Anatomy
  - Bile
- Pancreas
  - Acinar cells
  - Islet cells
Features of the gastrointestinal tract
- General features of digestion and absorption
- Digestion and absorption of specific nutrients
  - Carbohydrates
  - Proteins
  - Fats
  - Fat-soluble vitamins
  - Calcium
  - Magnesium
  - Hematinics
    - Folic acid
    - Vitamin B₁₂
    - Iron
    - Vitamin D
- Intestinal gas
- Hormones of the gastrointestinal tract
  - Production and secretion of peptides
  - Individual hormones
    - Insulin
    - Glucagon
    - Somatostatin
    - Serotonin
    - Cholecystokinin
    - Gastric inhibitory peptide
    - Intestinal glucagon
    - Motilin
    - Neurotensin
    - Pancreatic polypeptide
    - Secretin
    - Vasoactive intestinal peptide
    - Substance P
    - Endorphins and enkephalins
    - Bombesin
    - Prostaglandins
- The gastrointestinal tract as an organ of immunity
Embryology and evolution of the vertebrate digestive system
- Embryonic development
- Evolutionary development

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