• Question: how does the oesophagus work ?

    Asked by Lovebird 122 to Gemma on 17 Nov 2015.
    • Photo: Gemma Cripps

      Gemma Cripps answered on 17 Nov 2015:

      Hi Lovebird 122

      The esophagus is a hollow tube that leads from the throat to the stomach. Food gets passed down the esophagus by rhythmic muscles contracting forcing the food down 🙂

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