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Digestive System Quiz: Pharynx and Esophagus

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What is the primary function of the pharynx in the digestive system?

To produce digestive enzymes

To transport food to the stomach

To absorb nutrients from food

To create a seal of the laryngeal opening during swallowing (correct)

What type of epithelial lining is found in the esophagus?

Non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium (correct)

Ciliated columnar epithelium

Simple cuboidal epithelium

Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium

What role do the muscles in the esophageal wall play?

They break down food into smaller particles

They absorb nutrients from food

They secrete digestive enzymes

They contract to propel food through the esophagus (correct)

How long is the esophagus approximately?

<p>25-30 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary purposes of the mucosa in the esophageal wall?

<p>To protect against reflux diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

Digestive System Quiz: Pharynx and Esophagus

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary function of the pharynx in the digestive system?

What type of epithelial lining is found in the esophagus?

What role do the muscles in the esophageal wall play?

How long is the esophagus approximately?

What is one of the primary purposes of the mucosa in the esophageal wall?

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