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24.1 • Anatomy and Normal Microbiota of the Digestive System 981<br />

Figure 24.2<br />

The digestive system, or the gastrointestinal tract, includes all of the organs associated with the digestion of food.<br />

Anatomy and Normal Microbiota of the Oral Cavity<br />

Food enters the digestive tract through the mouth, where mechanical digestion (by chewing) and chemical<br />

digestion (by enzymes in saliva) begin. Within the mouth are the tongue, teeth, and salivary glands, including

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