The human digestive system breaks down food into smaller components that can be absorbed into the bloodstream through a complex series of organs and glands. Digestion involves both mechanical and chemical breakdown of food. The accessory organs that aid in digestion include the salivary glands, teeth, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder. Food travels through the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and exits through the anus, with different organs contributing mechanical and chemical digestion along the way.