JAMB - Biology (2023 - No. 6)

The alimentary canal, also known as the digestive tract, is a long tube that extends from the mouth to the anus and is responsible for the digestion and absorption of food. The organs that are part of the alimentary canal include the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. The liver produces bile, which aids in the digestion and absorption of fats, but its location is outside of the alimentary canal.