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Which organ stores bile?
Which organ stores bile?
- Gallbladder (correct)
- Liver
- Salivary glands
- Pancreas
What is the main function of the salivary glands?
What is the main function of the salivary glands?
- Produce hormones
- Store bile
- Produce saliva (correct)
- Produce digestive enzymes
Which of the following is an accessory organ of the digestive system?
Which of the following is an accessory organ of the digestive system?
- Pancreas (correct)
- Esophagus
- Pharynx
- Large intestine
Where does the alimentary canal begin?
Where does the alimentary canal begin?
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Which organ produces bile?
Which organ produces bile?
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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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