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What are the organs outside the digestive tract proper?
You are probably referring to the accessory organs of digestion, and there are several. The liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and salivary glands.
What other organ are in the digestive system?
Including the organs of the digestive track (stomach, small intestine, large intestine) there are also addition of accessory organs. These includes the pancreas, liver, and the gall bladder. These organs are part of digestion, but are not directly part of the digestive tract.
what organ is not part of the gastrointestial tract?
All organs from all other body systems are not part of the gastrointestinal tract. As some examples, these are not involved with digestion: heart, lung, skin, reproductive organs.
How are the accessory structures and GI tract structures different?
Accessory structures are organs that support the function of the GI tract but are not part of the digestive tube itself, such as the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. GI tract structures are the organs directly involved in digestion and nutrient absorption, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. The accessory structures aid in digestion by producing enzymes, hormones, and other substances necessary for breaking down food.
Are the organs of the upper respiratory tract located outside the thorax?
Yes, the organs of the upper respiratory tract, such as the nose, pharynx, and larynx, are located outside the thorax, which is the chest cavity. These organs are responsible for the initial passage of air into the respiratory system.
What secretion do the liver and gallbladder add to the pig's digestive tract?
The liver and gallbladder are important to the digestion of a pig. These organs create and store bile which is a secretion that aids in the digestion of the pig.
Among the GI tract organs which has the strongest muscles?
The stomach has the strongest muscles in the gastrointestinal tract. These muscles are responsible for churning and breaking down food for digestion.
What is the alimentary tract?
Gastrointestinal tract is a pathway for entrance, passage, digestion, metabolism and excretion of food and consists of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, rectum and anus
Which process in a human requires that enzymes be secreted into gastrointestinal tract?
Chemical digestion in humans requires enzymes to be secreted into the gastrointestinal tract. These enzymes are produced by the pancreas and stomach, among other organs.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to digestion?
The organs making up the digestive system collectively is known as "The Gastrointestinal Tract" or perhaps less formally as the alimentary tract or canal.
Which components of the digestive system are GI tract organs and which are accessory digestive organs?
GI tract include the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. The accessory digestive organs are the teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder and pancreas.
What is another name for gastrointestinal tract?
GI tract, GIT, digestive tract, digestion tract, alimentary canal
