FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FUTURE TRENDS IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY

PERSONALIZED NUTRITION AND HEALTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach
A
Epiglottis
B
Peristalsis
C
Stomach
D
Esophagus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Esophagus: The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the pharynx (throat) to the stomach. The esophagus contracts as it moves food into the stomach.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pharynx : The mouth is connected to the stomach by the pharynx and esophagus. The gastro-oesophageal sphincter regulates the opening of the esophagus into the cardiac portion of the stomach.

Detailed explanation-3: -The cardia is the opening from the esophagus into the stomach.

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