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Sistema Digestivo

Translated title of the contribution: Digestive System

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Abstract

The set of organs that transform food from complex macromolecules into molecules that can be absorbed by the body and then excrete those substances that the body was unable to absorb is known as the digestive system. This system is fundamental for the body's homeostasis, since it allows the body to obtain the necessary nutrients for all metabolic processes.

The organs that make up this system act in a coordinated manner and form a tube that begins at the mouth and ends at the anus. Additionally, this tract has annexed glands that are in charge of secreting nutrients.
Translated title of the contributionDigestive System
Original languageSpanish (Colombia)
Title of host publicationIntroducción a la anatomía
PublisherUniversidad del Rosario
Chapter5
Pages63-90
Number of pages27
ISBN (Electronic)9789587848038, 9789587848021
ISBN (Print)9789587848014
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 2021

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Anatomy

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