mahasuolikanavan
The mahasuolikanava, known in English as the gastrointestinal or digestive tract, is a continuous organ system responsible for digestion, absorption of nutrients, and elimination of waste. In Finnish terminology, it encompasses the tube from the mouth to the anus and includes the major mucosal surfaces and their associated glands and ducts that aid digestion.
The tract is traditionally divided into the upper and lower segments. The upper segment includes the oral
Digestive processes involve mechanical movements (chewing and peristalsis) and chemical digestion (saliva, gastric acid, enzymes, bile).
Common conditions affecting the mahasuolikanava include gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcers, inflammatory bowel diseases, celiac disease,