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Questions and Answers
Which organ produces bile?
Which organ produces bile?
- Liver (correct)
- Stomach
- Pancreas
- Gallbladder
Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ of the GI system?
Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ of the GI system?
- Salivary glands
- Pancreas
- Gallbladder
- Esophagus (correct)
What is the function of the gallbladder?
What is the function of the gallbladder?
- Stores bile (correct)
- Produces hormones
- Produces digestive enzymes
- Lubricates food
Where does the alimentary canal start?
Where does the alimentary canal start?
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Which organ produces saliva to help lubricate food?
Which organ produces saliva to help lubricate food?
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Study Notes
The Complete GI System
- The GI system consists of the alimentary canal and accessory organs.
- The alimentary canal is a long, continuous tube that starts at the mouth and ends at the anus.
Accessory Organs
- The liver produces bile, which helps digest fats.
- The gallbladder stores bile.
- The pancreas produces digestive enzymes and hormones.
- The salivary glands produce saliva, which helps lubricate food and begin the process of digestion.
Organs and Bodily Parts
- The diagram of the human digestive system shows the following organs and bodily parts:
- Mouth
- Pharynx
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Small intestine
- Large intestine
- Pancreas
- Liver
- Gallbladder
- Salivary glands
- Anus
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