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Digestive

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The digestive system has several important features which are: Motility, Digestion, Absorption, Secretion, and Elimination.

Motility

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The muscles in the digestive tract move food through the system, a process called peristalsis.

Digestion

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Food is broken down into molecules that can pass through the gut lining and enter the bloodstream.

Absorption

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Digested nutrients are passed from the guts into the bloodstream.

Secretion

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Enzymes, hormones, and other substances are released to help the body digest food.

Elimination

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Waste products are excreted.

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The Muscular System works interacts with other systems because the internal muscles work with the digestive system to push food through organs, such as the stomach and intestines.