HISTOLOGY
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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A pipe leading to the stomach
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A from the mouth leading to the stomach
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The esophagus is the hollow, muscular tube that passes food and liquid from your throat to your stomach. It functions as part of your digestive system.
Detailed explanation-2: -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. At the top of the oesophagus there is a ring of muscle (sphincter).
Detailed explanation-3: -The oesophagus. The oesophagus (gullet), around 25cm in length, connects the mouth to the stomach via the pharynx (Fig 4). The oesophagus does not produce digestive enzymes, but it does secrete large amounts of mucus that act as a lubricant, ensuring the smooth transit of the food bolus.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.