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True or false? The liver is a component of the alimentary canal.

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False

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Alimentary canal components include mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine whereas liver is a component of the accessory digestive system

  • The liver is a large organ that is located in the upper right portion of abdomen, beneath the diaphragm
  • The liver has two large sections, called the right and the left lobes and the gallbladder sits under the liver, along with parts of the pancreas and intestines
  • The liver and these organs work together to digest, absorb, and process food
  • The liver's main role is to filter the blood coming from the digestive tract, before passing it to the rest of the body
  • The liver also detoxifies chemicals and metabolizes drugs
  • The liver secretes bile that ends up back in the intestines and also makes proteins important for blood clotting and other functions
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