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Yes, food is actually pushed toward the stomach through the esophagus, an approximately 10 inch long and 1 inch in diameter (in adults) muscular tube leading to the stomach. The esophagus is lined with smooth muscle, a type of muscle that contracts involuntarily (without us making it contract). Food and water entering the esophagus does not drop down and fall into the stomach; instead it is pushed through by waves of contractions (squeezes) from the bands of muscles that encircle the esophagus (of course, gravity does help a little bit). These contractions are known as peristalsis ("pear-ih-stall-sis"). Once food or water reaches the end of the esophagus, a valve called a sphincter ("sfink-tur") closes so it can't come back up! Peristalsis is so strong that it can actually enable a person to swallow food or water while upside down!
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agodue to the muscles in your oesophagus the food is forced down to your stomach however if you drink upside down it is not possible as the muscles don't work on liquid
ANS2:The peristaltic waves of your digestive tract will keep the food moving in the correct direction regardless of your orientation. Swallowing does not depend on gravity. Even upside down, the food will go to your stomach...If you're trying to drink upside down, I'll bet you will pour a good amount into your nose until you get practice.Wiki User
∙ 10y agoBecause peristalsis forces the food down the oesophagus into the stomach. Peristalsis is the contraction of the muscles of the digestive tract - which sends 'waves' of motion towards the stomach.
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∙ 16y agoIT is called Peristalsis.
Here is a link that describes the process in greater detail.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002282.htm
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∙ 13y agoHumans don't need gravity to swallow, although, interestingly, birds (i.e. canaries) do.
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Turn upside and put the food in your mouth 🤦
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∙ 16y agoYes it is
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