Esophagus Flashcards
1
Q
What type of muscle tissue is the esophagus made out of?
A
Involuntary Muscle Tissue
2
Q
What is peristalsis?
A
Involuntary muscular movement in the digestive system to move food through the esophagus to the stomach
3
Q
What is reverse peristalsis?
A
Vomiting
4
Q
What is the esophagus lined with? Why?
A
A layer of mucus
It lubricates the passage for food
5
Q
What is the esophagus?
A
A gallet, food pipe that connects the mouth to the stomach
