Question

what it's meant by oesophagus

Answer 1

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The $\underline{\sf Oesophagus}$ is a muscular tube connecting the pharynx to the stomach and measuring 25-30 cm in the adult. Its primary function is as a conduit for the passage of swallowed food and fluid, which it propels by antegrade peristaltic contraction.

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Answer 2

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Oesophagus is the long tubular structure from where the food enters to the alimentary canal.

It is a long muscular tube that connects mouth and stomach . From here, the chewed and swallowed food moves down the stomach.


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