Chapter 1 · Digestive System of Man
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What is the difference between the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and accessory digestive organs?
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The GIT is the continuous tube from mouth to anus that food passes through; accessory organs (teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gall bladder, pancreas) aid digestion but food does not pass through them. Memory trigger: GIT is the road, accessory organs are the roadside workshops.
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