GENERAL HISTOLOGY

SMALL INTESTINE

BODY OF STOMACH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are accessory organs that help the duodenum break down food? (select all that apply)
A
liver
B
appendix
C
pancreas
D
stomach
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The accessory organs are the teeth, tongue, and glandular organs such as salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

Detailed explanation-2: -The salivary glands, liver and gall bladder, and the pancreas aid the processes of ingestion, digestion, and absorption. These accessory organs of digestion play key roles in the digestive process. Each of these organs either secretes or stores substances that pass through ducts into the alimentary canal.

Detailed explanation-3: -The pancreas produces pancreatic juice, which contains digestive enzymes and bicarbonate ions, and delivers it to the duodenum. The liver, pancreas, and gallbladder are considered accessory digestive organs, but their roles in the digestive system are vital.

Detailed explanation-4: -Associated with the alimentary tract are the following accessory organs: salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

Detailed explanation-5: -Chemical digestion in the small intestine relies on the activities of three accessory digestive organs: the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder (Figure 1).

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