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What is the function of the epiglottis in the human body Thank you?
The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that selectively blocks the trachea and the esophagus as needed. It blocks the esophagus, allowing flow through the trachea when breathing. It blocks the trachea, allowing flow through the esophagus when swallowing. This prevents choking and inhalation of food.
How does the esophagus work with the brain?
The esophagus and brain work together when you swallow and move your food to your stomach. Did you realize that you do that with a coordinated effort of your nervous system, digestive system, and muscular system? Probably not because it happens automatically. After you swallow a reflex mechanism takes over and the smooth muscles in your esophagus move the food down with peristaltic contractions.
Where is esophagus in a rat?
Almost exactly in the same place as a human. It is part of the digestive tube leading from the mouth to the stomach.
What organ does your body use to digest food?
The stomach and small intestines are the primary organs responsible for digesting food in the human body. The stomach secretes digestive enzymes and acids, while the small intestines absorb nutrients from the digested food.
How do squamous cells work in the esophagus?
Squamous cells in the esophagus form a protective barrier against mechanical and chemical damage caused by food and liquids passing through. They help in preventing infections and inflammation. The squamous cells in the esophagus also play a role in the process of swallowing by aiding in the smooth passage of food and liquids.
Where does the human esophagus lead?
it leads to the stomach
What other organs work with the esophagus?
Just a lucky guess.. The answer to "what other organ work with the esophagus?" is.. The "male organ?"
Which system includes the esophagus?
The digestive system includes the esophagus.
Does the human body have more than one esophagus?
no
Where is air warmed and cooled in the human body?
in the esophagus.___.
What organ is attached to a pigs esophagus?
A stomach is attached the esophagus. A pigs anatomy is a lot like a human most people use pigs to understand the human anatomy.
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.
What system of the body does esophagus work with?
digestive system
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.
How does esophagus work with other systems?
The esophagus works with other systems of the body by transporting food down to the stomach so it can be digested.
Name three parts of the human digestive system?
Stomach, esophagus and the endocrine glands.
What is the esophagus used for in the human body?
for bringing food from the mouth to the stomach in the digestive system
