3rd station - Oesophagus

Question 1

What types of digestions do the oesophagus contain?

Answer 1

Physical: Peristalsis of oesophagus breaks bolus into smaller bolus

Question 2

What is the feature of peristalsis in oesophagus?

Answer 2

Circular muscle & longitudinal muscle contract and relax –> push the bolus down to the stomach