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What is long straight tube that moves food by persistalsis to stomach

What is long straight tube that moves food by persistalsis to stomach
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What is long straight tube that moves food by persistalsis to stomach

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Esophagus.

The esophagus is a long straight tube about 10 inches long that arises from the pharynx, passes through the diaphragm and continues into the stomach. The muscular walls of the esophagus move food into the stomach by peristalsis.
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