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Learn about the Esophagus

What is the esophagus?
The esophagus is a hollow tube that foods travels down. (1)

What are parts of the esophagus?
At the bottom of the esophagus, the esophageal sphincter relaxes to let food pass to the stomach. (1)

Resources
1. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21758-stomach


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