The Esophagus is an Accessory Organ of the Digestive System

Question

The esophagus is an accessory organ of the digestive system.

Accepted Answer

The esophagus is a part of the alimentary canal that connects the throat to the stomach; it is not considered an accessory organ. Accessory organs, such as the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder, assist in digestion but are not part of the digestive tract.