HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT part of the alimentary canal?
A
small intestine
B
esophagus
C
stomach
D
pancreas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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: -Alimentary canal is the long digestive tract through which the food travels. This tract extends from the mouth to the anus including the organs such as oesophagus, stomach and the intestines. Liver and Pancreas are parts of the digestive system but does not constitute the alimentary canal.

Detailed explanation-3: -The parts of the digestive system include – mouth, oral cavity, teeth, oesophagus, pharynx, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus. The liver is not the part of the alimentary canal.

Detailed explanation-4: -These organs include the mouth, pharynx (throat), esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Mouth and Oral cavity. Oesophagus. Stomach. Small intestine. Large intestine.

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