THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

RECTUM AND ANUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
These three organs are called secondary, or auxiliary, digestive organs because ____
A
They are the second place food goes when being digestive
B
They are unnecessary for digestion, we don’t need them
C
They are only used for mechanical digestion
D
They aide in the digestion process, but are not part of the digestive tract
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Accessory organs are organs which are not part of the digestive system; however, they aid in the digestion process by performing many secondary functions. Pancreas, gall bladder and liver are the three accessory organs in digestive system.

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: -Associated with the alimentary tract are the following accessory organs: salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

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