The gastrointestinal system is comprised of the stomach, and the
small and large intestines. It is responsible for breaking down and
absorbing the food a person eats.
Review Date: 10/13/2006
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology,
Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System,
Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
