Esophagus Function: Connecting Mouth to Stomach - Anatomy & Process
Esophagus:- Muscular tube connecting the mouth to the stomach.
- Transports the bolus of chewed food from the pharynx to the stomach by peristalsis.
- The lower esophageal sphincter prevents reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus.
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