Each part of the digestive system has a function. Find out more with Bitesize. For students between the ages of 11 and 14.

Learn about the digestive system, its parts, process, and importance in maintaining health through proper nutrition and body function.

The fundus is a dome-shaped part of the stomach that stores gas from digestion. It can also hold food if the stomach becomes full. The stomach is an important part of the digestive system.

The digestive system breaks down the food we eat so it can be converted into energy — to power our bodies and provide nutrients for health, growth and repair.

How the Digestive System Functions Your digestive system comprises organs like your liver, pancreas, and gallbladder and your gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Over a century ago, when scientists were classifying the body’s organs, one was short shrifted, according to researchers who say part of the digestive system deserves to be upgraded to organ ...

Our digestive system is a crucial component of our body that is involved in the breakdown of food and converts it into nutrients and energy. It is a long channel through which food passes ...