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"Digestive system." 17 February 2005. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://health.howstuffworks.com/adam-200086.htm> 04 July 2008.
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This animation traces the path of food along the digestive system and explains how each major organ contributes to the absorption of nutrients and the removal of waste.
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