Which of the following are major organs of the alimentary canal/GI tract? (Select all that apply)
Liver
Esophagus
Rectum
Gallbladder
Pharynx
Small intestine
Correct Answer : B,C,E,F
A. Liver: Accessory digestive organ (produces bile) but not part of the canal.
B. Esophagus: Muscular tube conveying food to the stomach.
C. Rectum: Terminal segment of the large intestine within the canal.
D. Gallbladder: Accessory organ that stores bile.
E. Pharynx: Shared passage that moves food/fluids to the esophagus (and air to the larynx).
F. Small intestine: Major segment of the canal for digestion and absorption.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Pancreas:Most of the pancreas (head, neck, body) lies retroperitoneal (except the tail which may be intraperitoneal).
B. Stomach:The stomach is intraperitoneal (suspended by mesenteries).
C. Liver:The liver is intraperitoneal (covered by visceral peritoneum except at bare area).
D. Spleen:The spleen is intraperitoneal and suspended by ligaments (not retroperitoneal).
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Pancreatic duct: The pancreatic duct (duct of Wirsung) conveys pancreatic enzymes from the pancreas to the duodenum and typically joins the bile duct at the hepatopancreatic ampulla.
B. Common bile duct: The common bile duct is formed by the union of the common hepatic duct and cystic duct and carries bile from the liver/gallbladder to the duodenum.
C. Common hepatic duct: The common hepatic duct drains bile from the right and left hepatic ducts of the liver and joins the cystic duct to form the common bile duct.
D. Cystic duct: The cystic duct connects the gallbladder to the common bile duct and allows bile to flow into and out of the gallbladder for storage and release.
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