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What is the function of the esophagus in the digestive system?
What is the function of the esophagus in the digestive system?
- Storage of bile
- Absorption of nutrients
- Transportation of food to the stomach (correct)
- Production of digestive enzymes
Which organ is responsible for the transportation of food from the mouth to the stomach?
Which organ is responsible for the transportation of food from the mouth to the stomach?
- Esophagus (correct)
- Liver
- Gallbladder
- Pancreas
Which of the following organs is not directly involved in the digestion of food?
Which of the following organs is not directly involved in the digestion of food?
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Lungs (correct)
- Small intestine
Study Notes
Functions of the Esophagus
- The esophagus is responsible for the transportation of food from the mouth to the stomach.
- Its primary function is to transport food from the pharynx to the stomach.
Organs in Digestion
- The esophagus is directly involved in the digestion of food by transporting it to the stomach.
- The organ not directly involved in the digestion of food is not specified, as the esophagus, although responsible for transportation, plays a role in the digestive process.
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Test your knowledge about the esophagus and its role in the digestive system. Learn about the transportation of food from the mouth to the stomach and the organs involved in digestion.
