Which of the following is NOT an accessory organ to the small intestine?

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The duodenum is not an accessory organ to the small intestine, but rather the first part of the small intestine that receives partially digested food from the stomach and mixes it with digestive enzymes from the accessory organs. The pancreas, liver, gallbladder, and all of their associated structures (such as bile ducts) are considered accessory organs to the small intestine because they contribute to the chemical digestion and absorption of nutrients that takes place there.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Accessory Organ to the Small