An organ that helps break down food but is not part of the tube through which the foodstuffs pass is referred to as a(n)
A) chemically digesting organ.
B) accessory digestive organ.
C) alimentary canal organ.
D) diffuse ingestive structure.
E) organ of mastication.

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Accessory digestive organs, such as the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder, aid in digestion but are not part of the alimentary canal through which food directly passes.

An Organ That Helps Break Down Food but Is Not