Digestion-And-Absorption Question 692

Question: Which of the following is the correct chronological order for flow of food from mouth to anus?

Options:

A) Oesophagus $ \to $ Stomach $ \to $ Small intestine $ \to $ Large Intestine

B) Large intestine $ \to $ Oesophagus $ \to $ Stomach $ \to $ Small Intestine

C) Small intestine $ \to $ Large intestine $ \to $ Oesophagus $ \to $ Stomach

D) Stomach $ \to $ Small intestine $ \to $ Large intestine $ \to $ Oesophagus

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] Alimentary canal is a long continuous tube having muscular wall and glandular epithelium extending from mouth to anus.

Arranged sequentially, it includes the following parts: Buccopharyngeal cavity $ \to $ Oesophagus $ \to $ Stomach $ \to $ Small intestine $ \to $ Large intestine.