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    • Illustration of the human digestive system.
    Rights: © 2005 iStockphoto LP. All rights reserved Published 1 July 2011 Size: 62 KB Referencing Hub media

    The human digestive system and related hormonal controls allow the processing of food to supply energy and nutrients to the body.

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