Question

The length of Esophagus or food pipe is ________.​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

The esophagus is a fibromuscular tube, about 25 cm (10 in) long in adults, which travels behind the trachea and heart, passes through the diaphragm and empties into the uppermost region of the stomach. During swallowing, the epiglottis tilts backwards to prevent food from going down the larynx and lungs.

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Answer 2

The esophagus or food pipe's length is around 25 centimeters in adults

Explanation:

• The esophagus is a muscular tube that links the pharynx to the stomach and is 25 cm (9 to 10 inches) in length.
• At birth, the esophagus is between 8 and 10 cm long, and by the age of 15, it is around 19 cm long.  
• The esophagus is located behind the trachea and heart, ahead of the spinal column, and goes through the diaphragm before entering the stomach.
• The esophagus has four layers: Mucosa, Mucosa submucosa, Muscle mass, Tunica Adventitia.