Question

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

Answer 1

False  

Explanation:

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