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The [[oesophagus]] is an [[organ]] in the [[Digestive System|digestive system]] that connects the [[mouth]] to the [[stomach]]. | The [[oesophagus]] is an [[organ]] in the [[Digestive System|digestive system]] that connects the [[mouth]] to the [[stomach]]. | ||
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: The [[oesophagus]] has a ring of [[muscle]] around it to squeeze food down to the [[stomach]]. | : The [[oesophagus]] has a ring of [[muscle]] around it to squeeze food down to the [[stomach]]. | ||
: The [[oesophagus]] uses a process called [[peristalsis]] to move food. | : The [[oesophagus]] uses a process called [[peristalsis]] to move food. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:35, 22 February 2022
Contents
Key Stage 1
Meaning
The food pipe is a long tube going from your mouth to your stomach.
Key Stage 2
Meaning
The gullet is a long tube going from your mouth to your stomach, also known as the food pipe.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The oesophagus is an organ in the digestive system that connects the mouth to the stomach.
Adaptations of The Oesophagus
- The oesophagus has a ring of muscle around it to squeeze food down to the stomach.
- The oesophagus uses a process called peristalsis to move food.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The oesophagus is an organ in the digestive system that connects the mouth to the stomach.
About The Oesophagus
- The oesophagus has a ring of muscle around it to squeeze food down to the stomach.
- The oesophagus uses a process called peristalsis to move food.