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Question
List the organs of human alimentary canal and name the major digestive glands with their location.
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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