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Is the liver considered an accessory organ of digestion?
Although you cannot live without your liver, it is an accessory organ for the digestive system. For the digestive system it makes bile which helps to break down fats.
Is the Submandibular gland an accessory digestive gland?
Yes. An accessory digestive organ is an organ that is not part of the GI tract. In other words - an organ that food does not pass through. Food does not pass through the Submandibular gland, so it is an accessory digestive gland.
Is your liver an organ?
Although you cannot live without your liver, it is an accessory organ for the digestive system. For the digestive system it makes bile which helps to break down fats.
Is the stomach considered an organ or organ system?
The stomach is considered an organ, and it is part of the digestive system.
Is the pancreas part of the digestive tract?
No. The digestive tract consists of the tube that makes up the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum, and anus. The pancreas (and liver) are accessory organs which, along with the digestive tract, make up the digestive system.
Digestive system organs?
Mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine. (liver, biliary tract, pancreas = accessory organs)
Which accessory organ of the digestive system will procces and store nutrients as well as producing bile?
The liver processes and stores nutrients as well as producing bile. The liver is not part of the digestive or alimentary tract, but is a critical digestive organ.
The liver is an accessory organ of digestion and is not physically involved in the process of digestion?
Yes, the liver is an accessory digestive organ, as no food goes into it.
What accessory digestive organ act on all food?
liver
Which is the odd organ out in this list stomach teeth small intestine or oral cavity?
The teeth would be considered "odd one out", because it is the only part of the digestive system listed that is an ACCESSORY structure.
Is the stomach considered an organ system?
No, the stomach is an organ within the digestive system. The digestive system is made up of multiple organs working together to digest food and absorb nutrients.
What type of cells are found in an accessory digestive organ?
beta cells
