An accessory organ of the digestive system is the
A) stomach
B) small intestine
C) salivary gland
D) all of the above organs are accessory organs of the digestive system

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Salivary gland is an accessory organ of the digestive system, which secretes enzymes to break down carbohydrates in the mouth before it enters the stomach. Stomach and small intestine are not accessory organs, they are primary digestive organs.

An Accessory Organ of the Digestive System Is the