Digestive Tract (Noun)
Meaning
Tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The digestive tract is a vital system responsible for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste.
- A blockage in the digestive tract can cause severe abdominal pain and vomiting.
- The digestive tract's muscular layer helps to mix food with digestive enzymes and move the mixture toward the anus for excretion.
- Infections and diseases affecting the digestive tract can lead to diarrhea, constipation, and other gastrointestinal problems.
- The digestive tract begins at the mouth, where food is first broken down by saliva, and ends at the anus, where waste is eliminated from the body.