NUTRITION
THE HUMAN BODY
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Question
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It moves food from the mouth to the stomach
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oesophagus
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stomach
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small intestine
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None of the above
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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 oesophagus is a muscular tube. It connects your mouth to your stomach. When you swallow food, the walls of the oesophagus squeeze together (contract). This moves the food down the oesophagus to the stomach.
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