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Question
List the organs of human alimentary canal and name the major digestive glands with their location.
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Solution
The human alimentary canal consists of Mouth, Oesophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine and Rectum. The primary digestive glands of the body are as follows:
|
Digestive Gland |
Location |
|
(a) Salivary gland |
Mouth |
|
(b) Gastric glands |
Stomach |
|
(c) Liver |
Adjacent to stomach |
|
(d) Pancreas |
Below stomach |
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