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Which is the function of the esophagus?(1 point)
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absorb nutrients from food
absorb nutrients from food

receive and chew food
receive and chew food

connect the mouth with the stomach
connect the mouth with the stomach

release digestive enzymes

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
connect the mouth with the stomach

The esophagus is a muscular tube that transports swallowed food and liquids to the stomach by peristalsis. It does not absorb nutrients, chew food, or release digestive enzymes.