__________ pushes the food forward using rhythmic contractions and relaxations.

Stomach

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Mouth

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Oesophagus

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Pharynx

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Solution

The correct option is C
Oesophagus

Pushing forward the food that has been chewed is the function of the oesophagus. The oesophagus is a muscular tube connecting the throat (pharynx) with the stomach.

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