[Campbell Biology P.46] Which of the following represents the correct sequential order of m... | Practice Question

Which of the following represents the correct sequential order of major organs involved in food processing in the mammalian digestive system?

  • A: Oral Cavity, Pharynx, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine
  • B: Esophagus, Oral Cavity, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Pharynx
  • C: Pharynx, Esophagus, Oral Cavity, Small Intestine, Stomach, Large Intestine
  • D: Oral Cavity, Stomach, Esophagus, Pharynx, Small Intestine, Large Intestine

Explanation

The mammalian digestive system processes food sequentially starting from the oral cavity, moving through the pharynx and esophagus to the stomach, and then to the small and large intestines. This order is crucial for proper digestion and absorption.