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Which best describe the role of the esophagus in digestion?
The esophagus transports food from the mouth to the stomach through rhythmic muscle contractions called peristalsis. It does not play a direct role in digestion, as its main function is to facilitate the passage of food into the stomach for further processing.
Where is the esophogus?
The esophagus is a tube-like organ that runs from the throat down to the stomach. The esophagus allows food to travel from the throat to the stomach via a muscle movement called, 'Peristalsis.'
What is the name of the long digestive to that runs from the mouth to the rectum?
That would be the alimentary canal. Food enters the mouth, then travels down the esophagus to the stomach. From there it enters the intestines and exits through the anus as feces.
Where is you're esophagus?
The esophagus is located just behind the trachea (windpipe), in the neck. It's at the end of your oral cavity down your neck and to your stomach. It is the muscular tube that links the mouth to the stomach. You cannot feel your esophagus in your throat because the trachea is in front of it.
What is the IG tract?
The GI tract, or gastrointestinal tract, is a long tube that runs from the mouth to the anus and is responsible for digesting food and absorbing nutrients. It includes organs such as the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and rectum.
Where does the alimentary canal run from?
The alimentary canal runs from the mouth to the anus.
An alimentary canal is best defined as?
A tube shaped compartment for the transfer, digestion, and absorption of food. Solid waste is expelled from it too. It extends from mouth to anus. It includes all digestive system and pathway of food you eat. Hope this helps!
What is elementary canal?
This is just a collective name for the route food goes through in becoming feces. So the elementary canal starts at your Mouth- Buccal cavity-Oesophagus-stomach-intestines-anus
Which is part of the alimentary canal?
Small intestine Esophagus - APEX The parts of the alimentary canal are: The Mouth The Pharynx The Stomach The small intestine The large intestine
Is the esophagus or the trachea on the dorsal side of the pig?
In a pig, the trachea is located on the ventral side, while the esophagus is positioned dorsal to the trachea. The esophagus runs behind the trachea and is responsible for transporting food from the mouth to the stomach. Thus, the esophagus is dorsal relative to the trachea.
What is the desgistive system?
The digestive system is basically a tube that runs through you from mouth to "south." It consists of your mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. It also has some accessory organs such as the liver, gallbladder and pancreas that feed into it. It's whole purpose is to break down the food we ingest (eat) into particles small enough that can be absorbed through the walls of the small intestine.
What is food canal?
The food canal, also known as the gastrointestinal tract, is a continuous tube that runs from the mouth to the anus, responsible for the digestion and absorption of food. It includes various organs such as the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. The food canal processes food through mechanical and chemical means, breaking it down into nutrients that can be absorbed into the bloodstream. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in waste elimination from the body.
