Questions: Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which of the following are components of the digestive system? Teeth, salivary glands, tongue, and mouth Pharynx and esophagus Gallbladder and liver Pancreas, and the small and large intestines

Multiple Select Question

Select all that apply Which of the following are components of the digestive system? Teeth, salivary glands, tongue, and mouth Pharynx and esophagus Gallbladder and liver Pancreas, and the small and large intestines
Transcript text: Multiple Select Question Select all that apply Which of the following are components of the digestive system? Teeth, salivary glands, tongue, and mouth Pharynx and esophagus Gallbladder and liver Pancreas, and the small and large intestines
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The components of the digestive system include:

  1. Teeth, salivary glands, tongue, and mouth: These are all part of the oral cavity, which is the beginning of the digestive system where food is ingested and initial digestion begins.

  2. Pharynx and esophagus: The pharynx is a part of both the digestive and respiratory systems, and the esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach, playing a crucial role in moving food to the stomach.

  3. Gallbladder and liver: The liver produces bile, which is stored in the gallbladder. Bile is essential for the digestion and absorption of fats.

  4. Pancreas, and the small and large intestines: The pancreas produces enzymes that aid in digestion, and the small and large intestines are where most digestion and absorption of nutrients occur.

Explanation for incorrect options:

  • Ureter, urethra, and urinary bladder: These are components of the urinary system, not the digestive system. They are involved in the excretion of urine.

  • Larynx and trachea: These are part of the respiratory system, not the digestive system. The larynx is involved in voice production, and the trachea is the windpipe that conducts air to the lungs.

In summary, the correct components of the digestive system from the options provided are: Teeth, salivary glands, tongue, and mouth; Pharynx and esophagus; Gallbladder and liver; Pancreas, and the small and large intestines.

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