Question

What do you understand by alimentry canal

Answer 1

Answer:

The alimentary canal is the pathway by which food enters the body and solid wastes are being removed.

Explanation:

The alimentary canal is additionally referred to as the digestive tract or gastrointestinal tract. It is the pathway by which food enters the body and solid wastes are being removed. The alimentary canal is composed of 7 parts which are the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus. There are four steps in the digestion process which are ingestion or swallowing of food, the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food that happens in the stomach and small intestine, nutrient absorption which happens as food passes through various parts, and elimination of indigestible food via the anus.