MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GASTROINTESTINAL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
One of the following is NOT part of the digestive system
A
Pharynx
B
Larynx
C
Esophagus
D
None of the above
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: -Your larynx is part of your respiratory system. It’s a hollow tube that lets air pass from your throat (pharynx) to your trachea on the way to your lungs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Organs that help with digestion, but are not part of the digestive tract, are the: Tongue. Glands in the mouth that make saliva. Pancreas.

Detailed explanation-4: -esophagus. stomach (and duodenum) small intestine (or small bowel) colon (or large intestine/bowel) and rectum.

Detailed explanation-5: -filtration is NOT a function of the digestive system.

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