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The food pipe is called the esophagus. It is a muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) to the stomach, allowing the passage of food and liquids during swallowing. The esophagus plays a crucial role in the digestive process by facilitating the movement of ingested materials.
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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.
What is the commonly called the food tube?
it is called the oesophagus and the 'wind pipe' which lies behind it at the opening is called the trachea. regards
What is the length of food pipe?
Well the length of the food pipe is about 25-30 cm.
What is the common opening for the food pipe and windpipe?
The mouth is the common opening for the food pipe and windpipe.
Which food pipe runs from the mouth to the stomach?
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What is the name of the pipe that food goe down after you swallow it?
The name of the tube that food goes down when you swallow is called your esophagus.
Can you choke?
Yes, because you have two pipes going down you throat, one is called an air pipe and the second a food and liquid pipe. Sometimes the food or liquid you chew or drink can go down the air pipe and its a bit hard to get it out. Or you simply don't chew you food enough and it gets lodged half way down your throat.
Why can't you swallow food and breathe at the same time?
when u are eating food which goes through the esophagus the trachea (wind pipe) closes. i.e epiglottis is the elastic tissue between your food pipe and wind pipe.normally it closes the food pipe,when u breath and it closes the wind pipe when u eat food otherwise food will go to wind pipe causes the cough.
What does the long food tube called?
The tube that helps with the motion of food travelling to the stomach is called the esophagus. The esophagus is also called the food pipe.
What is each pipe in your throat for?
one pipe is for food and one is for your drink.
What is another word for food canal?
food pipe
What is the difference between the functions of the air pipe and the food pipe in the human body?
The air pipe, also known as the trachea, is responsible for carrying air to and from the lungs for breathing. The food pipe, or esophagus, is responsible for transporting food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach for digestion.
