Question

The nasogastric tube will be inserted through the nose, travel through the pharynx and will ultimately end in the stomach. After passing through the pharynx, what long muscular passageway will the NG tube pass through to get to the stomachA. colon B. small intestine C. trachea D. esophagus

Answer 1

After passing through the pharynx, the NG tube will pass through the esophagus, a long muscular passageway to the stomach.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nasogastric intubation is a medical procedure wherein a plastic tube that is so thin is inserted into the nose, to the esophagus and into the stomach. This is done to help the patient eat food and medicine if they are unable to swallow or eat. NG tubes can also retrieve stomach content in case of food poisoning.