Human Anatomy: Esophagus Facts

It prevents acid and stomach contents from traveling backwards (correct)

It is located at the top of the esophagus

It prevents acid from entering the esophagus

It is under conscious control

Preventing acid and stomach contents from traveling backwards

Controlling unconscious muscle movements for swallowing

Keeping food and secretions from going down the windpipe (correct)

Helping with the digestion process in the stomach

It runs between the windpipe and spine

It runs in front of the windpipe and spine

It runs behind the windpipe and spine (correct)

It doesn't have a specific location in relation to the windpipe and spine

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<p>Lower esophageal sphincter (LES) muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers