Question

Read carefully the terms given below which of the following set is the correct combination of organs that do not carry out any digestive functions?

• A. Oesophagus
• B. Large intestine
• C. Rectum
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All of the above

The correct option is D.

The explanation for the correct option:

1. The esophagus pushes the meal downwards and it is not involved in any digestive functions.
2. The large intestine absorbs water and a few salts from undigested food material.
3. It is not involved in the digestion process.
4. In the rectum finally, the waste passes and stays there as semi-solid feces.
5. It is not involved in any digestive function.
6. Hence esophagus, large intestine, and rectum do not involve in the organs that carry digestive functions.

Final answer: The correct combination of organs that do not carry out any digestive functions are the esophagus, large intestine, and rectum.