D. Answer the following questions in brief.
1. Define the following terms:
(b) Alimentary canal
Answers
it is a continuous canal which begins at buccal cavity and ends in anus
What is Alimentary Canal ?
The long passage inside your body which food moves along, from the mouth to the opening where it leaves your body as waste.
What does the alimentary canal consist of ?
The digestive system is made up of the alimentary canal (also called the digestive tract) and other organs, such as the liver and pancreas. The alimentary canal is the long tube of organs — including the esophagus, stomach, and intestines — that runs from the mouth to the anus.
What are the Main Organs of the Alimentary Canal ?
The main organs of the alimentary canal are:
- The Mouth and Oral cavity.
- Oesophagus.
- Stomach.
- Small intestine.
- Large intestine.
Which is the first part of alimentary canal ?
Mouth : It is the first portion of the alimentary canal. It receives food and moistens the food with saliva, while the food is mechanically processed (mastication) by the teeth.