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Why does the esophagus secrete mucus?

The esophagus secretes mucus to protect its lining from irritation and damage caused by the passage of food and other substances. The mucus creates a protective barrier that helps to lubricate the esophagus and facilitate the smooth movement of food down into the stomach.


Does the esophagus secrete digestive enzymes?

No it shouldn't. The salivary glands and pancreas and liver produce saliva, acid, and bile respectively. The reason you get "heartburn" is because acid from the stomach is being pushed into the esophagus so no, it does not produce digestive enzymes.


How do the epithelia of the esophagus and stomach relate to their specific functions?

By relating to their specific excretions. While they do share some excretory functions and products, the main function that they do not share is that stomach epithelial cells secrete hydrochloric acid.


Do sinuses secrete or excrete mucus?

secrete


How do you make a sentence with esophagus?

I can give you several sentences.The esophagus leads to the stomach.His esophagus had an ulcer.Stomach acid can splash into the esophagus.


The muscular tube that leads from the mouth is the?

From the mouth to the stomach is the esophagus.


Do humans have esophagus?

Yes, they have an esophagus.


How do you say esophagus in Chinese?

esophagus


What is a sentence with secrete in it?

Secrete means to produce, to give off. Clams secrete calcium to make their shells.


Do adrenal glands secrete prolactin?

no, it secrete adrenalin..


Where does the esophagus lead to?

The esophagus leads to the stomach.


What is continuous with the esophagus?

The laryngopharynx is continuous with the esophagus.

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