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The system that the esophagus belongs to is the Digestive System. This system is also referred to as the Alimentary Canal.
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Is the esophagus is involved in chemical digestion?
The esophagus has a physical break down. The esophagus squeezes the food down into the stomach, making this a physical break down.
In terms of anatomy what is the meaning of cardia?
"Cardia" is an anatomical term that refers to the part of the stomach that is attached to the esophagus. It has been stated that the cardia is more a part of the stomach than the esophagus.
What is the main difference between esophagus and the trachea?
The trachea is a part of the respiratory system while the esophagus forms part of the digestive system. Since they belong to different systems, they perform separate functions. The trachea is larger and carries gasses in and out of the lungs. The esophagus is smaller and carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
What system does gallbladder and esophagus belong to?
The esophagus is a tube of smooth muscle that transports food from the mouth to the stomach. This makes it part of the digestive system.
What is lower esophageal ring?
Lower esophageal ring is a condition in which there is a ring of tissue inside the lower part of the esophagus (the tube connecting the throat with the stomach). This tissue causes narrowing and partial blockage of the esophagus.
Is esophagus part of the respiratory system?
No. The esophagus is part of the digestive system. The pharynx is part of both the digestive and respiratory systems.
Is the esophagus the tube from the mouth to the stomach?
esophagus
Does a esophagus depend on any part in the body?
the esophagus does not depend on any part of the body
Do animal have esophagus's?
All mammals and reptiles have an esophagus. The esophagus extends from the end of the windpipe to the stomach and is part of the digestive system.
Which is not part of the respiratory system?
esophagus
Is esophagus a part of peoples mouth?
no
Is the esophagus is involved in chemical digestion?
The esophagus has a physical break down. The esophagus squeezes the food down into the stomach, making this a physical break down.
Which organ system contains the esophagus?
What are the esophagus stomach and intestines part of?
The alimentary canal.
Which part is responsible for the vital functions of the esophagus?
brain
What part of the food tube where the minerals absorbed?
esophagus
What is the straight part of the digestive system called?
esophagus
