10 Questions
What is the main function of the organs of the alimentary canal?
To nourish the body
What is the length of the alimentary canal during life?
About 7.62 meters (25 feet)
What are the two points between which the alimentary canal terminates?
Mouth and anus
What happens to the length of the alimentary canal after death?
Closer to 10.67 meters (35 feet)
What happens to food and wastes within the alimentary canal?
Technically considered to be outside the body
What is the alimentary canal also called?
Gastrointestinal tract
What are the two points between which the alimentary canal terminates?
Mouth and anus
What is the composition of the alimentary tract throughout its length?
Four tissue layers
What is the main function of the organs of the alimentary canal?
To nourish the body
What happens to the alimentary canal length after death?
It lengthens
Test your knowledge of the alimentary canal with this informative quiz. Explore the anatomy and functions of the gastrointestinal tract, and enhance your understanding of digestion and nutrient absorption.
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