Question

Give reasons for the following.
No digestion takes place in the oesophagus.

Answer 1

Digestion:

1. The process of the breakdown of complex food components into simpler forms with the help of certain enzymes is known as digestion.
2. The oesophagus is the tube-like structure present in the alimentary canal through which food passes from the mouth into the stomach.
3. The oesophagus acts as an organ for the conduction of food and no digestion occurs here.