HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not part of the digestive tract?
A
stomach
B
small intestine
C
liver
D
esophagus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The spleen is not part of the digestive system, however, is connected to the blood vessels of both the stomach and the pancreas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The kidneys are not part of the digestive system.

Detailed explanation-3: -These include the mouth, pharynx (throat), esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. The digestive system also includes the salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas, which make digestive juices and enzymes that help with digestion.

Detailed explanation-4: -The digestive glands involved in the food breakdown include; the liver, pancreas and salivary glands.

Detailed explanation-5: -The digestive tract is made up of organs that food and liquids travel through when they are swallowed, digested, absorbed, and leave the body as feces. These organs include the mouth, pharynx (throat), esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus.

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