NUTRITION
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Why is the esophagus/food pipe important?
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To swallow food
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To choke
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To make your breath smelly
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None of these
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The primary function of your esophagus is to carry food and liquid from your mouth to your stomach. When you swallow, food and liquid first move from your mouth to your throat (pharynx).
Detailed explanation-2: -The oesophagus is a long muscular pipe that connects the buccal cavity to the stomach. Oesophagus is also termed as the food pipe. It runs along the neck and the chest. It is about 30cm in length.
Detailed explanation-3: -The main functions of the esophagus are to transport food and fluids from the pharynx to the stomach, prevent the passive diffusion of substances from the food into the blood and to prevent the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus.
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