concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: gastrointestinal disorders

gastrointestinal disorders
type: Concept
broader: health implications of obesity
definition: The gastrointestinal (GI) system extends from the mouth to the anus and is comprised of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, jejunum, ileum, colon, rectum, liver, pancreas, gall bladder, and biliary tract. Its primary functions are absorption of nutrients and elimination of wastes, although the liver and pancreas in particular fulfill many additional roles. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Gastrointestinal Disorders]

health implications of obesity
type: Concept
narrower: gastrointestinal disorders