HISTOLOGY
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: -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-3: -the accessory organ of digestive system include teeth, tongue gallbladder, liver etc. the question is which is NOT an accessory organ, and the answer is teeth.
Detailed explanation-4: -filtration is NOT a function of the digestive system.
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