Title: Explain the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal (GI) system.
Course: Nurse Aide (14051) > Section: Unit VIII: Personal Care Skills

Explanation should include

- parts of the GI system, starting from the mouth and ending in the rectum
- key terms related to the GI system
  - tongue
  - salivary glands
  - teeth
  - esophagus
  - stomach
  - chyme
  - peristalsis
  - small and large intestines
  - feces
  - defecation
- functions of the GI system
  - ingestion of food and fluids into the body
  - digestion of food into nutrients to be absorbed
  - elimination of waste products from the body.