Human Nutrition (Oesophagus) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the oesophagus also called?
A
The foodpipe
2
Q
What is the foodpipe the common name for?
A
The oesophagus
3
Q
Where does the oesophagus carry food to?
A
The stomach
4
Q
What does the oesophagus carry to the stomach?
A
Food
5
Q
How does the oesophagus move food to the stomach?
A
By an involuntary wave of muscular contraction called peristalsis
6
Q
What process continues throughout the length of the alimentary canal?
A
The process of peristalsis
