The esophagus is the muscular tube connecting your mouth to your stomach. The muscles are a special type, smooth muscle tissue which contracts and relaxs without conscious thought. The movement is controlled by nerve tissues ad the contractions move the food along.
The Esophagus
No. The esophagus is part of the digestive system. The pharynx is part of both the digestive and respiratory systems.
The digestive system includes the esophagus.
The digestive system includes the esophagus.
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.
The digestive system
the esophagus is 10 inches (25 centimeters) long
The mouth to the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines and finally the anus make up the digestive system. Organs such as the liver, but also including the pancreas and gallbladder, are accessory organs that assist in the digestive process.
its digestive system
Digestive system
Digestive system
Yes