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The epithelium is non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium with scattered mucus glands. Let's go through each of these characteristics:
Stratified - Many cells so that friction from esophageal objects does not scrape off deep cells.
Squamous - Flat cells that allow sloughing off and closer packing
Mucus Glands - Lubricate the passage of food down esophagus
All these things help the function of esophagus to transfer food from mouth to stomach!
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What is the function of the throat?
The esophagus and the thraot are the same thing but it's function is to allow food that has been ground up by your teeth to pass to your stomach and that is what the throat/esophagus dose.
What is the function of the phary?
it is actually pharynx and it is the first part of the esophagus, brings food to the esophagus and is use as a passage way also!
Comparing cells size and shape are related to?
comparing cells size and shape relate to fruction
What transition in epithelial type exists at the gastroesophageal junction and how do the epithelia of these two organs relate to their specific functions?
they both are epithelia think twice stupid you!
What is alveolar gland and what's its function?
A secretory salivary gland referring to the esophagus or in the mouth.
How do the epithelia of the esophagus and stomach relate to their specific functions?
By relating to their specific excretions. While they do share some excretory functions and products, the main function that they do not share is that stomach epithelial cells secrete hydrochloric acid.
How do the epithelial cells of the esophagus and gastric mucosa relate to their specific function?
the specific function of these two tissues/organs is almost entirely to hold/store the food you eat and mix it with the gastric acids. So storage of strong acids requires the epithelia of these areas to regenerate very quickly since the outer layer is constantly "eaten away" by the acidic environment which starts breaking down the food. It then moves it to the small intestine for absorption of nutrients.
The gullet no digestive or absorptive function?
The Esophagus
What is peristaltic movement and how does it function in the esophagus?
The peristaltic movements are muscle contractions and its function on the esophagus is to push food down into the stomach and prevent it from going back into the esophagus.
What is the function of the mucus lining in the esophagus?
It lubricates the esophagus and assists in swallowing.
Gullet no absorption function?
Esophagus
What is the function of the esophagus in respiratory system?
The function of the esophagus is to connect the throat to the stomach. This allow food and/or liquid to reach the stomach after it is swallowed.
What is the function of a throat?
The throat contains the esophagus and the trachea. The esophagus is for food and the trachea is for air.
How does the peristaltic movement function in the esophagus?
Pizza
Is the esophagus the tube from the mouth to the stomach?
esophagus
What is the function of the esohpagus?
The function of an esophagus is to conduct food between the pharynx and the stomach.
What is the function of the esophagus in sharks?
the esophagus it a tube like food passage it takes food down into the stomach
