The esophagus is able to send food to the stomach because of

Gravity

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Flaccidity

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Peristalsis

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Solution

The correct option is D
Peristalsis

The rhythmic contractions of the esophagus are called peristalsis and this helps food reach the stomach.

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The esophagus is able to send food to the stomach because of

The correct option is D Peristalsis The rhythmic contractions of the esophagus are called peristalsis and this helps food reach the stomach.

The correct option is D
Peristalsis

The rhythmic contractions of the esophagus are called peristalsis and this helps food reach the stomach.