The Human Body: Digestive System

Animation, X-ray, and live-action scenes of the major digestive organs give a detailed account of the function of this system - to break down chemically the complex nutrients, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, into simple food materials. The roles played by the salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, gall bladder, and small and large intestines are closely defined and related to each other.