Esophagus Flashcards
1
Q
The esophagus does not produce digestive enzymes, and it does not carry out absorption
A
Right
2
Q
What is deglutition
A
The movement of food from the mouth into the stomach is achieved by the act of swallowing.
3
Q
What are the three stages of deglutition.
A
Voluntary, pharyngeal, esophageal
4
Q
What is the voluntary stage
A
The bolus is passed into the oropharynx
5
Q
What is the pharyngeal stage
A
The involuntary passage of the bolus through the pharynx into the esophagus
6
Q
What is the esophageal stage
A
The involuntary passage of the bolus through the esophagus into the stomach
7
Q
The esophagus lies what to the trachea
A
Posterior
