What Description Applies to Accessory Organs

Question

What description applies to accessory organs?
A) They aren't included in organ systems.
B) They secrete enzymes required for digestion.
C) They don't contain connective tissue.
D) They assist other organs in the circulatory system.

Accepted Answer

Accessory organs are organs that assist in the digestive process but are not part of the primary digestive tract. Examples include the liver (which produces bile), the pancreas (which produces digestive enzymes), and the gallbladder (which stores and releases bile).