This drawing shows the organs in the body that process food. Together these organs are called "the digestive system," or "digestive tract. " � As food travels through this system, the body absorbs nutrients and water.
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This drawing shows the organs in the body that process food. Together these organs are called "the digestive system," or "digestive tract. " � As food travels through this system, the body absorbs nutrients and water.
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View OriginalUpper endoscopy
During an upper endoscopy, you lie down and the doctor puts a thin tube with a camera and light on the end (called an endoscope) into your mouth and down into your esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (the first part of your small intestine). The camera sends video pictures from inside your body to a television screen. That way, your doctor can see the inside of your esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
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View Originalfigure 2Upper endoscopy
During an upper endoscopy, you lie down and the doctor puts a thin tube with a camera and light on the end (called an endoscope) into your mouth and down into your esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (the first part of your small intestine). The camera sends video pictures from inside your body to a television screen. That way, your doctor can see the inside of your esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.
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