digestive system

An introduction to the digestive system, looking at the role of food, the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, liver and blood, and large intestine in the digestion process, and including activities and a glossary.

Provides basic information about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for certain gastrointestinal diseases, including gatroesophageal reflux disease, ulcers, diverticulosis, irritable bowl syndrome, Crohn's Disease, ulcerative colitis, and diarrhea.

Combines graphics, experiments, and descriptive text to explain the functions of the digestive system.

Describes how the stomach works and its role in digestion.

Describes the digestive system, including how the body breaks down food into nutrients, discusses food allergies and obesity, and explains why a balanced diet is important.

Discusses food and where it goes when you eat it, and the foods your body needs for health and energy.

Explores the digestive system and explains how its connection to the other body systems.

A book/model to learn more about the most complex machine in the universe. Each page uncovers a new layer of understanding in this three-dimensional look inside the human body.

Explains the processes by which a hamburger and other foods are used to make energy, strong bones, and solid muscles as they pass through the digestive system.

Presents facts about how people eat and digest their food, and includes information about the digestive systems of plant- and meat-eating animals.