The digestive system moves food through the body, breaking it down so nutrients can absorb into the bloodstream, where cells can use them for energy, tissue growth and repair, and other purposes.

Anatomy and physiology of ageing 10: the musculoskeletal system Anatomy and physiology of ageing 11: the skin Baijens LW et al (2016) European Society for Swallowing Disorders – European Union ...

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 ...