🧠 Overview of Digestive Tract Functions The digestive tract (also called the alimentary canal) is responsible for ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination. It includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. 🥄 1. Mouth (Oral Cavity) 👉 Functions: 🧣 2. Pharynx 👉 Functions: 🧵 3. Esophagus 👉 Functions: 🫙 4. Stomach 👉 Functions: 🧬 5. Small Intestine (Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum) ✴️ General Function: Major site