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The structure is a 15 centimeter (sorry don't know inches) muscular tube. It ends in the oesophageal sphincter at the base of the oesophagus. Its function is to join the mouth with the stomach. It pushes food through by peristalsis (squeezing of the muscles).
Another name is the gullet.
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What function does the Esophagus do?
The oesophagus is the tube that takes all your food into your stomach. When you munch your food it goes down the oesophagus into your stomach ready to digest.
How is each modified or specialized stem adapted to its function?
anfra
Is Oesophagus same as gullet?
Yes, the gullet is a synonym for throat. The medical term for throat is the oesophagus. This is where food travels from your mouth to your stomach.
DurinG swallowing does the epiglottis cover the esophagus to prevent choking?
Covers the trachea not the oesophagus since the oesophagus is where your food goes down.
What is also know as the oesophagus?
The clinical name for the food pipe is the Oesophagus. Other common names are the 'Gullet' and 'Windpipe'
What does the skin and esophagus function?
the skin and oesophagus have one similar function which includes transportation.
What is the function of a oesophagus?
The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach. Its main function is to transport food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach through a process called peristalsis, which is a series of muscular contractions that push the contents downward.
What function does the Esophagus do?
The oesophagus is the tube that takes all your food into your stomach. When you munch your food it goes down the oesophagus into your stomach ready to digest.
How does the food reach the oesophagus in the absence of gravity?
Gravity is not necessary for the function of the human digestive system. Food is moved through its entirety by muscular action, beginning with the tongue (which pushes food to the back of the throat) and proceeding with the oesophagus itself.
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They contain chloroplasts.
How is an egg cell adapted to its function?
it is adapted to its function because it is thin enough to let the pointy headed sperm inside itself and with that it reproduces to create children
What is achalaisa?
Achalasia is a condition where the muscles that move food down the oesophagus (food pipe) don't function properly causing difficulty swallowing.
How is each modified or specialized stem adapted to its function?
anfra
Describe two wys in which the structure of a capillary is adapted to its function?
Two ways in which the structure of a capillary is adapted to its function is to encourage the exchange of oxygen. Another reason is to encourage the exchange of carbon dioxide.
Which organsare likely to befound in the epigastricregion of the abdomen?
Oesophagus and Stomach
How are the cells of tissue adapted for its function of strengthening a plant in the amoeba?
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How is the mammalian skin adapted to its function?
it has thick layer to prevent sweat
