Question

Which of the following organs are found in the upper gastrointestinal tract? Check all that apply.

stomach

pancreas

small intestine

esophagus

pharynx

Answer 1

stomach , esophagus, pharynx

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

• stomach
• pancreas
• esophagus
• pharynx

Step-by-step explanation:

The upper gastrointestinal tract is considered to run from the mouth to the duodenum. The lower gastrointestinal tract runs from the lower small intestines, large intestines to the anus. Organs like the liver and pancreas are also considered part of the upper gastrointestinal tract because they are related in the digestion of food in the upper GI through production of digestive enzymes.