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Digestion and Absorption: Oesophagus MCQ

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OesophagusMediumQuestion 13203

Question

Food is pushed through the oesophagus mainly by:

  1. A
    Peristalsis
    Correct
  2. B
    Diffusion
  3. C
    Filtration
  4. D
    Dialysis

Correct answer

Peristalsis

Explanation

Wave-like muscular contractions move the food bolus toward the stomach.

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