The document summarizes the structure and function of the digestive system. It is composed of the gastrointestinal tract, which extends from the mouth to the anus, as well as accessory organs that aid in digestion. The gastrointestinal tract contains two main layers - the mucosal layer that absorbs nutrients and the muscularis layer that propels food through peristalsis. Accessory organs include the teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder and pancreas, which secrete enzymes and bile to break down food in the chemical digestion process.