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The digestive system breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and eliminates waste. It is made up of a long tube-like structure called the alimentary canal, running from the mouth to the anus, as well as several accessory organs. Food travels through the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine, where it is broken down mechanically and chemically. Mechanical breakdown is through chewing and muscle movements, while chemical breakdown uses enzymes from salivary glands, stomach, pancreas, and intestines. Nutrients are then absorbed through the small intestine into the bloodstream and waste is eliminated from the anus.Read less