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Name the organs of the digestive system
Solution
The alimentary canal and associated digestive glands together form the digestive system. The alimentary canal consists of the oesophagus, the stomach, the small intestine and the large intestine. The digestive glands are salivary glands present in the mouth, the liver and the pancreas. The teeth and tongue in the mouth help in food intake.
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