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[SYSTEM] Digestive System [FUNCTION] The digestive system stores and digests foods, transfers nutrients to the body, eliminates waste and absorbs water. [ASSOCIATED ORGANS] Stomach, esophagus, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, intestines
Digestive processes provide the building blocks for some neurotransmitters. The autonomic nervous system controls the tone of the digestive tract. The brain controls drinking and feeding behavior. The brain controls muscles for eating and elimination. The digestive system sends sensory information to the brain.
Neuroscience Resources for Kids - Body System Interaction