The passage along which food passes through the body from mouth to anus during digestion is called ___.

small intestine

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large intestine

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alimentary canal

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liver

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Solution

The correct option is C
alimentary canal

After ingestion, the food passes through a continuous pipe. This pipe is called alimentary canal. Alimentary canal is also known as gastrointestinal tract. It includes mouth, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and anus.

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The passage along which food passes through the body from mouth to anus during digestion is called ___.

The correct option is C alimentary canal After ingestion, the food passes through a continuous pipe. This pipe is called alimentary canal. Alimentary canal is also known as gastrointestinal tract. It includes mouth, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and anus.

The correct option is C
alimentary canal

After ingestion, the food passes through a continuous pipe. This pipe is called alimentary canal. Alimentary canal is also known as gastrointestinal tract. It includes mouth, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and anus.