Stuuf Flashcards
1
Q
After swallowing, bolus passes from the pharynx down to the ———, which is a tube leading to the stomach.
A
esophagus
2
Q
in the pharynx propels the bolus into the esophagus.
A
Peristaltic muscular contraction
3
Q
The ——— is also coated with slippery mucus, making the bolus pass easily along the tube.
A
esophagus