PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

BILIARY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A muscular tube that helps move food from the mouth to the stomach.
A
esophagus
B
trachaea
C
small intestine
D
gall bladder
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The oesophagus is the muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach after it is swallowed. A ring of muscle at the end of the oesophagus relaxes to let food into the stomach and contracts to prevent stomach contents from escaping back up the oesophagus.

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).

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