what system is the alimentary canal part of?
It is a group of organs in the body which work together to digest food. Digestion is the process by which our body breaks down food into substances we can take in (absorb) and use. Food travels through the alimentary canal which starts at mouth and ends at the anus. The alimentary canal is also known as the digestive tract or gut. As well as the mouth and anus, it includes the esophagus, stomach and intestines. If you could lay your gut out straight it would be 6 times your height.