14 Questions
What is the main function of the organs in the alimentary canal?
Absorb nutrients
Which organ is not part of the accessory digestive organs?
Stomach
Where does digestion of food primarily occur?
Small intestine
Which organ is responsible for producing bile?
Liver
Which part of the alimentary canal connects the throat to the stomach?
Pharynx
What is the main role of the pancreas in the digestive system?
Secretion of digestive enzymes
What is the space between the lips externally and the teeth and gums internally called?
Vestibule
Where are the palatine tonsils located?
At the posterior end of the oral cavity
What is the function of the oropharynx?
To serve as a passageway for air and food
What is the function of the esophagus?
To conduct food by peristalsis
What is the deepest layer in the alimentary canal organs?
Mucosa
Which structure is attached at the hyoid bone and styloid processes of the skull?
Tongue
What type of movement propels food to the esophagus in the alimentary canal?
Alternating contractions of longitudinal muscle layer
What is the function of the tonsils in the oral cavity?
Defense against pathogens entering through oral cavity
Learn about the organs of the digestive system, including the alimentary canal and accessory digestive organs. This quiz covers the main groups of organs responsible for digestion, absorption, and defecation.
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