Which of the following is not true of the gastrointestinal tract?

a. It is about 9 feet long in adults.
b. It is also called the alimentary canal.
c. The material in the gastrointestinal tract is considered to be outside the body.
d. All of the above are true of the gastrointestinal tract.


a. It is about 9 feet long in adults.

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