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Gullet
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the duct through which food is passed from the throat to the stomach
What is "gullet"?
The gullet, also known as the esophagus, is a muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) to the stomach. It serves as a passageway for food and liquids to travel from the mouth to the stomach during the process of swallowing. The walls of the gullet contain muscles that contract and relax in a coordinated manner, propelling the swallowed food downward through a series of muscular contractions called peristalsis. The gullet plays a crucial role in the digestive system by ensuring that food and liquids reach the stomach for further processing and absorption.
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