Because digestive system anatomy and functions are so complicated, many health conditions can affect it. They range from short-term, minor issues to long-lasting (chronic) diseases.

Citation: Nigam Y, Knight J (2017) Anatomy and physiology of ageing 3: the digestive system. Nursing Times [online]; 113: 4, 54-57. Authors: Yamni Nigam is an associate professor of biomedical science ...

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Digestive System: For this study, the researchers measured the digestive organs of 45 people who donated their remains to the Anatomical Gifts Program at the Duke University School of Medicine. In ...

The digestive system is complex, performing a range of functions, each of which is differentially affected by the ageing process (Fig 1). Its major role is to mechanically and chemically break down ...