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What are 5 examples of the suffix tract?

Here are 5 examples of the suffix "-tract" and their meanings:

1. Alimentary tract: The digestive system, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, and rectum.

2. Respiratory tract: The system of organs responsible for breathing, including the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.

3. Urinary tract: The organs involved in producing, storing, and eliminating urine, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.

4. Gastrointestinal tract: The part of the alimentary tract that deals with digestion, including the stomach and intestines.

5. Reproductive tract: The organs involved in reproduction, including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina in females, and the testes, epididymis, vas deferens, prostate, and penis in males.

The suffix "-tract" typically indicates a system of connected organs or tissues that perform a specific function.

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