describe the functions of the alimentary canal nerve plexuses
1 Anatomy of the Digestive System: Organs of the Alimentary Canal CHAPTER 14p. 412-423 Divisions of Digestive System 1. Alimentary Canal or Gastrointestinal Tract (GI)-digests and absorbs foodâ¢ coiled hollow tube with 2 openingsâ¢ mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine2.