Asked by Jalen Hammett on Sep 24, 2024
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The direct path through the body from the mouth to the anus is the:
A) alimentary canal.
B) oral cavity.
C) pharynx.
D) esophagus.
Alimentary Canal
The alimentary canal is the whole passage along which food passes through the body from mouth to anus, including the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, digesting and absorbing food along the way.
Esophagus
The muscular tube that transports food from the throat to the stomach by a series of coordinated muscle movements.
Oral Cavity
The mouth’s interior space, including the lips, gums, front portion of the tongue, and teeth, which plays a role in speech, digestion, and respiration.
- Describe the process and pathways of digestion from ingestion to excretion.
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rajbir shergill2 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The alimentary canal is the complete pathway in the body for food to travel from the mouth to the anus, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. The other structures listed (oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus) are all part of the alimentary canal but they do not make up the complete pathway.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the process and pathways of digestion from ingestion to excretion.