GENERAL HISTOLOGY

OESOPHAGUS STOMACH

ESOPHAGUS

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. A “valve” called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is located just before the opening to the stomach.

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 food pipe (oesophagus) is part of your digestive system. It is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. It lies behind the windpipe (trachea) and in front of the spine.

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