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it is also known as the foodpipe. it carries food to the stomach
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Is the esophagus also known as the throat?
nope. gullet
Where is the throat?
the throat, also known as the phaynx, is located in the esophagus.
Where is the throat located?
the throat, also known as the phaynx, is located in the esophagus.
Do you breathe through your esophagus?
No, you do not breathe through your esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach and is not involved in the breathing process. You breathe through your trachea, also known as the windpipe, which carries air to and from the lungs.
Are the gullet and windpipe connected to the lungs?
The gullet, also known as the esophagus, leads to the stomach, not the lungs. The windpipe, also known as the trachea, does connect to the lungs.
What is the pharynx also known as?
The pharynx is also known as the throat. It is a muscular tube that connects the nose and mouth to the esophagus and larynx.
What is the useless part of the digestive system?
The part of the digestive system that has no digestive function is called the esophagus. The esophagus is also known as the food pipe.
What is the function of the esophagus stomach valve in the digestive system?
The esophagus-stomach valve, also known as the lower esophageal sphincter, is a muscle that controls the flow of food and liquids from the esophagus into the stomach. Its main function is to prevent stomach contents from flowing back up into the esophagus, helping to prevent acid reflux and heartburn.
Where could narrowing in the esophagus occur?
Narrowing in the esophagus, known as esophageal stricture, can occur in several locations, most commonly at the lower esophagus due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or at the upper esophagus due to conditions like achalasia. It can also occur at the mid-esophagus, often due to tumors, inflammation, or scarring from injury or surgery. Additionally, congenital factors can lead to narrowing in various regions throughout the esophagus.
What tube conects to the mouth and stomach?
The esophagus (also spelled Oesophagus) is the tube that connects the mouth and the stomach. It works through continuous wavelike muscle contractions known as peristalsis, along with downward gravity, to move food and liquids from the mouth and throat into the stomach.
Esophagus muscular action is known as what?
Peristalsis.
Which Organ is known food pipe?
esophagus.
