Question

The oesophagus is also known as the food pipe.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

The food pipe is also known as the oesophagus. It is a long, muscular tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. When you swallow food, the walls of the oesophagus squeeze together (contract). This moves the food down the oesophagus to the stomach.