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Question
The process of digestion starts from the ______.
Options
stomach
mouth
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Solution
The process of digestion starts from the mouth.
Explanation:
The digestive system consists of the alimentary canal and digestive glands. The total length of alimentary canal is about 9 metres. Its main parts are the · mouth, ·pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus. The salivary glands, liver and pancreas are the · digestive glands connected to the alimentary canal.
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