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ZOO 101 Digestion and Absorption of Food Objective Question
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How does the esophagus move food to the stomach?
Options
A By gravity alone.
B Through rhythmic muscular contractions called peristalsis.
Correct Answer
C By the action of cilia lining its walls.
D Through suction created by the stomach.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The oesophagus moves food from the pharynx to the stomach through peristalsis, which are rhythmic muscular contractions.

Hint

These waves of contraction push the food along.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: Digestion and Absorption of Food
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 505 of 2214
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