ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the digestive system?
A
esophagus
B
larynx
C
stomach
D
pharynx
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer. Explanation: The liver (under the ribcage in the right upper part of the abdomen), the gallbladder (hidden just below the liver), and the pancreas (beneath the stomach) are not part of the alimentary canal, but these organs are essential to digestion.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your larynx is part of your respiratory system. It’s a hollow tube that lets air pass from your throat (pharynx) to your trachea on the way to your lungs. It also contains your vocal cords and is essential to human speech, so it’s often called the voice box.

Detailed explanation-3: -Organs that help with digestion, but are not part of the digestive tract, are the: Tongue. Glands in the mouth that make saliva. Pancreas.

Detailed explanation-4: -The digestive system is made up of the gastrointestinal tract-also called the GI tract or digestive tract-and the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.

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