Question

Which of the following is not a part of the digestive system?

• A. Small Intestine
• B. Rectum
• C. Pharynx
• D. Spleen

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Spleen

The spleen plays multiple supporting roles in the body. It acts as a filter for blood as part of the immune system. The spleen is not part of the digestive system however is connected to the blood vessels of both the stomach and the pancreas.