Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not considered an accessory organ of digestion?
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23. The Digestive System
Introduction to the Digestive System
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Which of the following is not considered to be an accessory digestive organ?
A
Stomach
B
Pancreas
C
Gallbladder
D
Liver
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Understand the definition of accessory digestive organs: These are organs that assist in the digestive process but are not part of the main digestive tract.
Identify the main digestive tract organs: These include the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.
Recognize that accessory digestive organs include the pancreas, gallbladder, and liver, which aid digestion by producing enzymes, bile, and other substances.
Note that the stomach is part of the main digestive tract and is directly involved in the digestion of food, not an accessory organ.
Conclude that the stomach is not considered an accessory digestive organ, as it is part of the main digestive system.
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