NUTRITION
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
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Which of the following structures is NOT part of the digestive system?
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esophagus
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larynx
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stomach
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pharynx
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Answer. Explanation: 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: -These organs include the mouth, pharynx (throat), esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. The alimentary tract is part of the digestive system. Also called digestive tract and gastrointestinal tract.
Detailed explanation-3: -filtration is NOT a function of the digestive system.
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