PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

PANCREAS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT part of the digestive tract? (Hint:Identify the secondary organ.)
A
Mouth
B
Esophagus
C
Small Intestine
D
Liver
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 accessory organs are the teeth, tongue, and glandular organs such as salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

Detailed explanation-3: -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. The liver makes bile, which helps the body absorb fat.

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