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In a ripley's believe it or not a man had damaged his esophagus so bad he had to squeeze food into his stomach. you would die

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What is the main function of the esophagus in the human body?

The main function of the esophagus in the human body is to transport food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach through a series of muscle contractions called peristalsis.


How long can a human live without water How long can human live without food?

You can live 3 minutes without air, After 3 days, you need water and you can make it 3 weeks without food. But some people have survived 8 to 10 days without water. As for medicines, it all depends on the medicines.


How is the esophagus connected to the stomach in the human digestive system?

The esophagus is connected to the stomach through a muscular valve called the lower esophageal sphincter. This valve opens to allow food to pass from the esophagus into the stomach and then closes to prevent stomach contents from flowing back up into the esophagus.


Are the windpipe and food pipe the same in a human being?

No, the windpipe (trachea) and food pipe (esophagus) are not the same in a human being. The windpipe is responsible for carrying air to and from the lungs, while the food pipe is responsible for carrying food and liquids to the stomach. They are separate pathways in the human body to ensure that breathing and swallowing occur without interference.


Where is the cardiac sphincter in the human body?

At the cardiac orifice of the stomach which separates the stratified squamous epithelium of the esophagus from the columnar epitheilium of the stomach. in simpler terms, its between the esophagus and the stomach