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PHARYNX LARYNX 47
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Question
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The Esophaus is 19 inches long.
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True
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False
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In some cases
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The statement “The esophagus is digestive in function” is true. The esophagus is a muscular hollow tube that connects the mouth to the stomach, making it the second major organ in the digestive system if ordering by function.
Detailed explanation-2: -How long is the esophagus? The average adult esophagus is about 10 to 13 inches long.
Detailed explanation-3: -A stricture is an esophageal narrowing, usually 13 mm or less in diameter, that causes dysphagia. The normal esophagus measures up to 30 mm in diameter.
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