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The peritoneal cavitya. is the same thing as the abdominopelvic cavity,b. is filled with air,c. like the pleural and pericardial cavities is a potential space containing serous fluid,d. contains the pancreas and all of the duodenum.
23. The Digestive System
Introduction to the Digestive System
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Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ of the digestive system?
A
teeth
B
intestines
C
salivary glands
D
tongue
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Understand the role of accessory organs in the digestive system. Accessory organs assist in the digestive process but are not part of the main digestive tract.
Identify the main digestive tract organs, which include the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus.
Recognize that accessory organs include the teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. These organs aid in digestion by producing enzymes, breaking down food, or facilitating the digestive process.
Compare the list of options provided in the problem with the known accessory organs. The teeth, salivary glands, and tongue are all accessory organs.
Determine which option is not an accessory organ by identifying the one that is part of the main digestive tract. The intestines are part of the main digestive tract, not an accessory organ.
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