NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is NOT a part of the digestive system?
A
large intestine
B
small intestine
C
esophagus
D
trachea
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: -The digestive system includes the mouth, pharynx (throat), esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. It also includes the salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas, which make digestive juices and enzymes that help the body digest food and liquids.

Detailed explanation-3: -The trachea is a respiratory structure, which transports air and gases between the external atmosphere and the internal environment of the lungs. The esophagus is a digestive system structure, which, through the muscular contractions of peristalsis, carries ingested food down to the stomach.

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