digestive system
noun
: the bodily system concerned with the ingestion, digestion, and absorption of food and the discharge of residual wastes and consisting of the digestive tract and accessory glands (such as the salivary glands and the pancreas) that secrete digestive enzymes
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It’s found throughout the entire body and is intimately connected to the health of our nervous system, immune system, digestive system and more.
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Joy Organics, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
After being swallowed by the slug, the algal cells continue to live in its digestive system, their chloroplasts photosynthesizing and producing energy, which is then used by the slug.
—Helen Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
Prebiotics are types of fiber that feed the friendly bacteria in the digestive system.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Fiber helps to keep things moving through your digestive system and can also help to reduce inflammation.
—Nick Mourtoupalas, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024
According to the Mayo Clinic, an upper endoscopy is a procedure used to visually examine your upper digestive system using a tiny camera on the end of a long, flexible tube.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Notice the activation and aliveness of your digestive system, and the way that impacts your mood and presence.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
Both of these can irritate your digestive system and make your symptoms worse.
—Nick Mourtoupalas, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024
Secondly, the way Orlistat works is to block the absorption of fat by your digestive system.
—Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024
Joy Organics, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
After being swallowed by the slug, the algal cells continue to live in its digestive system, their chloroplasts photosynthesizing and producing energy, which is then used by the slug.
—Helen Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
Prebiotics are types of fiber that feed the friendly bacteria in the digestive system.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Fiber helps to keep things moving through your digestive system and can also help to reduce inflammation.
—Nick Mourtoupalas, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024
According to the Mayo Clinic, an upper endoscopy is a procedure used to visually examine your upper digestive system using a tiny camera on the end of a long, flexible tube.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Notice the activation and aliveness of your digestive system, and the way that impacts your mood and presence.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
Both of these can irritate your digestive system and make your symptoms worse.
—Nick Mourtoupalas, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024
Secondly, the way Orlistat works is to block the absorption of fat by your digestive system.
—Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024
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“Digestive system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digestive%20system. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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