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Propulsion of the esophagus is just a term for the way the cilia within the mucus lining of the esophagus move food down it into the stomach. You could swallow upside-down because of this.
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Is the esophagus chemical digestion or mechanical digestion?
No chemical or mechanical digestion occurs in the esophagus, only propulsion, which is one of the six digestive processes.
What is propulsion in anatomy?
Propulsion
Which two actions help to propel a bolus of food through the digestive tract?
Propulsion is the movement of food down the esophagus and peristalsis is the contractions in the stomach walls that moves food through the digestive tract.
What is a synonym and antonym of propulsion?
Some synonyms for propulsion are drive, energy, momentum, power, speed, or thrust. Propulsion is a noun, there is no antonym except 'no propulsion'.
Where does an airplane get its propulsion?
The aircraft's propulsion comes from its engines.
What is used for propulsion in squid?
Squids use their tentacles for propulsion.
When was Berg Propulsion created?
Berg Propulsion was created in 1912.
What is the population of Berg Propulsion?
The population of Berg Propulsion is 400.
How is steam used for propulsion?
another word for propulsion is or can be forward.it can be forward because propulsion makes something move forward
Who invented spirit the robot?
JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory JPL, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
What type of propulsion system does a pwc use?
Impeller jet propulsion.
What is the difference between propulsion and thrust?
propulsion is when air pushes an airplane
