The role of the esophagus in the digestive system is to connect the mouth with the stomach. It is a muscular tube that facilitates the movement of food from the throat to the stomach through a series of coordinated contractions known as peristalsis.
What is the role of the esophagus in the digestive system? (1 poi
• connect the mouth with the stomach
• chew food
• absorb nutrients from food
• release digestive enzymes
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