I WONDER - How Long Does It Take For Food To Get To Our Stomachs?

The esophagus is a stretchy tube connecting the throat to the stomach, measuring about 10 to 13 inches. It uses muscle contractions, known as peristalsis, to move food to the stomach in 2 to 3 seconds.

What is the primary function of the esophagus?

• To absorb nutrients

• To digest food

• To connect the throat to the stomach

• To produce saliva

What is the length of the esophagus?

• 5 to 7 inches

• 8 to 9 inches

• 10 to 13 inches

• 15 to 20 inches

How do the muscles in the esophagus help in moving food?

• By squeezing food downwards

• By breaking down food

• By creating a vacuum

• By pushing food upwards

What is the term used to describe the wave-like movement in the esophagus?

• Digestion

• Peristalsis

• Absorption

• Respiration

How long does it take for food to travel from the esophagus to the stomach?

• 1 to 2 minutes

• 10 to 15 seconds

• 2 to 3 seconds

• 5 to 6 seconds