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The human digestive system, also called 'Gastro Intestinal System' (GIT) includes everything from 'Palate' to 'Rectum'. Following are the components of this system;

1. Mouth

2. Oesophagus

3. Stomach

4. Small Intestine

a. Deudenum

b. Jejunum

c. Ileum

5. Large Intestine

a. Ascending Colon

b. Transverse Colon

c. Descending Colon

d. Sigmoid Colon

6. Rectum

Different parts of GIT secrete different types of chemicals which help in the digestion of food. These chemicals are called 'Digestive Enzymes'. They may help in digestion by breaking or diluting food particles by certain biochemical reactions.

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