the esophagus it a tube like food passage it takes food down into the stomach
The Esophagus
The peristaltic movements are muscle contractions and its function on the esophagus is to push food down into the stomach and prevent it from going back into the esophagus.
It lubricates the esophagus and assists in swallowing.
Esophagus
The function of the esophagus is to connect the throat to the stomach. This allow food and/or liquid to reach the stomach after it is swallowed.
The throat contains the esophagus and the trachea. The esophagus is for food and the trachea is for air.
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The function of an esophagus is to conduct food between the pharynx and the stomach.
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The muscles at the bottom of the esophagus, known as the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), function to control the passage of food from the esophagus into the stomach. They contract to prevent the backflow of stomach contents, including acid, into the esophagus, thus protecting the esophageal lining from damage. Proper function of the LES is crucial in preventing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
the skin and oesophagus have one similar function which includes transportation.