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The esophagus is made up of smooth muscle tissue. To swallow food down to the stomach, the tissue that is above the food in the esophagus contracts while the tissue below it loosens, allowing food to slide down. This is all involuntary.



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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?

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How do squamous cells work in the esophagus?

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Which system includes the esophagus?

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What organ is attached to a pigs esophagus?

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What system of the body does esophagus work with?

digestive system


How is the esophagus connected to the stomach in the human digestive system?

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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