The digestive tract includes the mouth, the esophagus, the stomach, the small and large intestines, and the rectum.
            The digestive tract is divided into upper and lower parts:
            
              - The upper digestive tract includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine.
 
              - The lower digestive tract includes the last part of the small intestine, the large intestine, and the rectum.
 
            
           
          
            
            
            
              
                
                  Current as of:  October 19, 2024
               
              
                
                  Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
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              Current as of: October 19, 2024