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digestive system
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Professional
01/24/2008

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Alimentary canal or GI tract

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 Extends from the month to anus (29 feet), involved in digestion, absorption, and metabolosm of nutrients

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Main organs

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Mouth; pharynx; esophagus; stomach; small intestine; large intestine; rectum; anal canal

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Accessory organs

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teeth and tongue, salivary glands; liver; gallbadder; pancreas; vermigform appendix

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Roof

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formed by the hard palate

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Floor/mouth

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formed by hard palate and soft palate and the uvula, a downward projection of sof palate

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Leukoplakia

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precancerous condition of mouth tissue

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Gingivitis

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gum inflammation or infection

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Periodontitis

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inflammation of periodontal membrane

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Parotid glands/Submandibular/Sublingual glands

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Three pairs of glands that produces saliva

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