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Oesophagus, portion of the digestive tube that conducts food from the mouth to the stomach. When food is swallowed it passes from the pharynx into the esophagus, initiating rhythmic contractions (peristalsis) of the esophageal wall, which propel the food along toward the stomach.
Pharynx, area of the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts which lies between the mouth and the oesophagus.
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Why does it feel like my esophagus has a lump in it?
That is the Adam's apple. It is completely normal in humans, even I have one.
Why is it not possible for you to feel your esophagus with your hand?
Because it is INSIDE you
Is the esophagus anterior to the vertebral column?
i would also like to kno the answer Yes, even if you feel your neck you can know that. If you feel your neck, you can feel your larynx and trachea. If you feel the back of your neck, you can feel vertebrae. Hope this answered your question!
17 years old and dont feel like eating at all and feel sick to your stomach also feel like cant breath feel like your esophagus is tight cant swallow and been really tired?
Nausea and tightness in the esophagus could be acid reflux, I would recommend you a doctor. It could also mean that you have asthma, I don't know but my throat burns sometimes and i had lower grade asthma, get your GP to give you a lung test it doesn't take very long.
What is the wave like motion of the esophagus called?
The wave-like motion of the esophagus is called peristalsis. It helps move food and liquids down the esophagus and into the stomach for digestion.
What is the description of the esophagus?
The esophagus is the tube-like structure that joins the throat to the stomach. The esophagus, which is positioned behind the trachea, is about eight inches in length.
It is an abnormal co?
It is an abnormal contraction of the esophagus, like a muscle spasm, but in your esophagus. Your esophagus contracts by muscle contractions, so this may be a cause
What is the function of the esophagus in sharks?
the esophagus it a tube like food passage it takes food down into the stomach
Where does heartburn take place?
in your intenstines from acid Heartburn takes place in the esophagus. It occurs when stomach acid travels into the esophagus. The mucus lining in the stomach protects it from the acid, but the esophagus has no such protection. Because of this, you feel a burning sensation from acid going up it.
What is the name of Wave like process that moves food down the esophagus?
Peristalsis is the term for the wavelike motions of the esophagus.
What is it called when you get heartburn after eating?
Because it feel like there's a burning sensation where your heart is. But in reality it is because your esophagus, aka the tube that acid backs up into, is located in the same general area as your heart.
Which is like a gate that sends food into the?
the esophagus is like a gate (FROM SCHOOL #90)
