Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

23. The Digestive System

Introduction to the Digestive System

Anatomy & Physiology

23. The Digestive System

Introduction to the Digestive System

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Multiple Choice

Which organ is a muscular tube that moves food from the mouth to the stomach?

Esophagus

Pharynx

Small intestine

Trachea

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Step 1: Begin by identifying the primary function of each organ listed in the options. The esophagus is a muscular tube responsible for transporting food from the mouth to the stomach. The pharynx is involved in swallowing and serves as a pathway for both food and air. The small intestine is responsible for nutrient absorption, and the trachea is part of the respiratory system, carrying air to the lungs.

Step 2: Focus on the process of digestion. After food is chewed and swallowed, it needs to be transported to the stomach for further digestion. This transportation is facilitated by a muscular tube that uses peristalsis (wave-like muscle contractions).

Step 3: Recall the anatomy of the digestive system. The esophagus connects the pharynx to the stomach and is specifically designed to move food through peristalsis. The other options (pharynx, small intestine, trachea) do not perform this function.

Step 4: Eliminate incorrect options based on their primary roles. The pharynx is involved in swallowing but does not transport food to the stomach. The small intestine is involved in digestion and absorption, not food transport. The trachea is part of the respiratory system and does not play a role in digestion.

Step 5: Conclude that the correct organ responsible for moving food from the mouth to the stomach is the esophagus, based on its anatomical structure and function.