Which of the Following is an Accessory Organ of Digestion

Question

Which of the following is an accessory organ of digestion?
A) appendix
B) pancreas
C) spleen
D) colon
E) esophagus

Accepted Answer

The pancreas is an accessory organ of digestion that produces enzymes that help break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in the small intestine. The appendix is not directly involved in digestion, the spleen helps to filter the blood but does not aid in digestion, the colon is part of the large intestine and mostly absorbs water and electrolytes, and the esophagus is part of the digestive tract but is not an accessory organ.