Question

Which is shortest part of human digestive system?

Answer 1

Alimentary canal:

1. The alimentary canal refers to the pathway through which food goes into the body and goes outside through the anus.
2. The alimentary canal plays an important role in human digestion and is also known as the digestive tract.

Caecum:

1. It is the shortest part of the alimentary canal.
2. The caecum lies in the right lower quadrant.

Function:

1. The caecum is the beginning of the colon.
2. The functions of the caecum are to absorb fluids and salts undigested by the small intestine.