A 45-year-old member asked:
What are the accessory organs to the digestive system?
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Dr. Eric Kaplananswered
Colon and Rectal Surgery 44 years experience
Probably: refers to liver, gallbladder and pancreas
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A 34-year-old member asked:
What are the organs of the digestive system?
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Dr. George Klauberanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Alimentary tract: Mouth with salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, duodenum (first part of small bowel), jejunum, ileum, appenix, colon & recum. Additionally liver, gall bladder and pancreas are all involved in producing or storing digestive juices.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
What organs are part of the digestive system?
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Dr. Derrick Lonsdaleanswered
Preventive Medicine 75 years experience
An amazing question: The digestive system starts at the mouth and ends of the anus. The liver, pancreas and gallbladder are just as important as the intestine.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Can some of the organs in the digestive system be transplanted?
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Dr. Yolanda Beckeranswered
Transplant Surgery 33 years experience
Intestinal transplan: Yes, intestinal transplant is performed at select centers.
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