New research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between healthy individuals. The finding has implications for ...

The many functions of the digestive system are differently affected by age, making older people more prone to gastrointestinal conditions. Abstract Ageing can have drastic effects on the functions of ...

For this study, the researchers measured the digestive organs of 45 people who donated their remains to the Anatomical Gifts Program at the Duke University School of Medicine. In addition to shedding ...

Our digestive system provides us with one of the essential functions of life, Nutrition, which helps to provide us with energy and provides our body with building blocks to create new body cells from.

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