What is the role of the esophagus in the digestive system?(1 point)

Responses

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

release digestive enzymes
release digestive enzymes

absorb nutrients from food
absorb nutrients from food

chew food

1 answer

The correct response is: connect the mouth with the stomach.

The esophagus is a muscular tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach. It does not release digestive enzymes, absorb nutrients, or chew food.