AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

DIGESTION IN HUMANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
inch TUBE leading from mouth to stomach
A
large intestine
B
esophagus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The esophagus is a muscular tube connecting the throat (pharynx) with the stomach. The esophagus is about 8 inches long, and is lined by moist pink tissue called mucosa.

Detailed explanation-2: -The food pipe is the long, muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. It is also known as oesophagus.

Detailed explanation-3: -The esophagus is the hollow, muscular tube that passes food and liquid from your throat to your stomach. It functions as part of your digestive system.

Detailed explanation-4: -Esophagus. After you swallow, peristalsis pushes the food down your esophagus into your stomach. Stomach. Glands in your stomach lining make stomach acid and enzymes that break down food.

There is 1 question to complete.