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BODY FUNCTIONS

CHAPTER 5
FUNCTIONS OF THE DIGESTIVE, METABOLIC AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS
Functions related to the digestive system



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Ingestion functions Digestive functions Assimilation functions Defecation functions Weight maintenance functions Sensations associated with the digestive system Functions related to the digestive system, other specified and unspecified
Functions related to taking in and manipulating solids or liquids through the mouth into the body. Functions of transporting food through the gastrointestinal tract, breakdown of food and absorption of nutrients. Functions by which nutrients are converted into components of the living body. Functions of elimination of wastes and undigested food as faeces and related functions. Functions of maintaining appropriate body weight, including weight gain during the developmental period. Sensations arising from eating, drinking and related digestive functions.


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