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Definition of digestive system
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The system involved in converting food into simpler, absorbable nutrients to keep the body functioning and healthy
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What is abdomen?
A
A cavity that’s covered by a wall, divided by imaginary lines into 9 regions
3
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What are the 9 regions of the abdomen?
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Right and left hypochondrium
Right and left lumbar regions
Right and left iliac regions
Umbilical region
Epigastric region
Hypogastric region
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What are the divisions of the digestive system?
A
Gastrointestinal tract and gut-associated glands
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