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What enzymes are in the esophogus?

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Anonymous

∙ 13y ago
Updated: 4/25/2023

The esophagus does not produce any enzymes. Even so, sometimes digestive enzymes produced in the stomach can make their way into the esophagus due to a hernia or a condition called gastroesophagic reflux.

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