Food travels from the mouth to the stomach through the
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Correct answer to question 116 (General Science): oesophagus
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The oesophagus is the muscular tube connecting the throat to the stomach; rhythmic contractions called peristalsis push food along it. The trachea is a separate tube that carries air, not food.
Updated: November 2026