digestive system - the system that makes food absorbable into the bodysystem - a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts; "the body has a system of organs for digestion" liver - large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes pancreas - a large elongated exocrine gland located behind the stomach; secretes pancreatic juice and insulin digestive gland - any gland having ducts that pour secretions into the digestive tract salivary gland - any of three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion |