GENERAL HISTOLOGY

OESOPHAGUS STOMACH

ESOPHAGUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the correct pathway of food through the digestive system?
A
mouth, stomach, large intestines, small intestines
B
mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, large intestines
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main organs that make up the digestive system (in order of their function) are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus. Helping them along the way are the pancreas, gall bladder and liver.

Detailed explanation-2: -The GI tract is the pathway food takes from your mouth, through the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine. In the GI tract, nutrients and water from foods are absorbed to help keep your body healthy. Whatever isn’t absorbed keeps moving through your GI tract until you get rid of it by using the bathroom.

Detailed explanation-3: -Esophagus: The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the pharynx (throat) to the stomach. The esophagus contracts as it moves food into the stomach.

Detailed explanation-4: -Final answer: Mouth → esophagus → stomach → small intestine → large intestine is the correct sequence of parts in the human alimentary canal.

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