Which of the following organs is part of the alimentary tract?
a. Pancreas
b. Stomach
c. Gallbladder
d. Liver
B
The term alimentary tract refers to the continuous tract from the mouth to the esophagus, sto-mach, small intestine, large intestine, and anus.
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