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The GI (Gastrointestinal) tract or the Digestive Tract
No, it is not a part of the digestive system.
The GI (Gastrointestinal) tract or the Digestive Tract
Probiotic microorganisms such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium can help restore beneficial bacteria in the GI tract. These "friendly" bacteria can aid in maintaining a healthy balance in the gut microbiota, which is essential for proper digestion and overall well-being.
The abbreviation most often used for gastroenterologist is GI, standing for gastrointestinal. Although it's ungrammatical, health care professionals will often say, "You need to see GI," when they really mean, "You need to see the GI specialist."
Peristalsis Peristaltic contractions
The stomach has the thickest walls and the strongest muscle in all the GI tract organs. : )
small intestine
The anus
GI tract, GIT, digestive tract, digestion tract, alimentary canal
The function of the projections of the mucosa of the GI tract is secretions and absorption. Digestion is also aided by these projections.
Most of the GI tract is composed of simple columnar epithelium. This type of epithelium is well-suited for secretion and absorption processes due to the presence of microvilli, which increase the surface area available for these functions.