The Digestive System

Lesson Overview

• The Digestive System

Course Overview

The digestive system provides nourishment to the body by breaking down food into small elements that are easily absorbed. This course will provide an overview of the basic anatomy and functioning of the digestive system.

After completion of this course, you will:

• Be able to identify the major organs of the digestive system
• Understand the basic functions of the digestive system
• Be able to identify changes in body function that must be reported to a supervisor
• Identify common disease conditions associated with the digestive system