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Which organs are part of the alimentary canal?
Which organs are part of the alimentary canal?
- Mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (correct)
- Teeth, tongue
- Liver, gallbladder, pancreas
- Salivary glands, appendix
What is the main function of the alimentary canal?
What is the main function of the alimentary canal?
- Transporting nutrients to cells
- Storing excess nutrients
- Propelling food, ingesting, digesting, absorbing, and defecating (correct)
- Producing enzymes for digestion
What is the technical status of food material within the alimentary canal?
What is the technical status of food material within the alimentary canal?
- Stored in the liver
- Technically outside the body (correct)
- Fully absorbed into the body
- Partially digested within cells
Where does mastication (chewing) take place?
Where does mastication (chewing) take place?
What is the function of accessory digestive organs?
What is the function of accessory digestive organs?