An Organ of the Digestive System with No Digestive Function

question 42

Multiple Choice

An organ of the digestive system with no digestive function is the:

• A) appendix.
• B) teeth.
• C) salivary glands.
• D) small intestine.

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Definitions:

Occult Blood

Hidden blood in stool or other specimens, detectable only by chemical tests and not visible to the eye.

Perianal Pain

Pain located around the anus, which can be caused by various conditions including hemorrhoids, fissures, or abscesses.

Sigmoid Colon

The part of the large intestine closest to the rectum and anus, forming an S-shaped curve.

Colonoscope

A thin, flexible tube equipped with a camera and light at the end, used to examine the inside of the colon.