APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following make up the upper part of the digestive system? Select all that apply.
A
mouth
B
small intestine
C
esophagus
D
stomach
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The upper GI tract is generally considered to be the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and finally the first part of the small intestine (duodenum).

Detailed explanation-2: -The fundus is the top, rounded area that lies to the left of the cardia. The body is the largest and main part of the stomach. This is where food is mixed and starts to break down. The antrum is the lower part of the stomach.

Detailed explanation-3: -The stomach is a muscular organ located on the left side of the upper abdomen. The stomach receives food from the esophagus. As food reaches the end of the esophagus, it enters the stomach through a muscular valve called the lower esophageal sphincter.

Detailed explanation-4: -esophagus. stomach (and duodenum) small intestine (or small bowel) colon (or large intestine/bowel) and rectum.

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