ANATOMY AND HISTOLOGY OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question 1

The specific portions of the digestive tract include

Answer 1

(1) the oral cavity, (mouth)
(2) the pharynx (throat),
(3) the esophagus,
(4) the stomach,
(5) the small and large intestines, and
(6) the anus

Question 2

The specific associated organs of the digestive system

Answer 2

(1) the salivary glands, which empty into the oral cavity,
(2) the liver, and
(3) the pancreas.

Question 3

a potentially life-threatening inflammation of the peritoneal membranes

Answer 3

PERITONITIS