Question

The esophagus that opens into the stomach is called:

• A. Glottis
• B. Gullet
• C. Pharynx
• D. Larynx

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Gullet

The correct option is : B.

The explanation for the correct answer:

1. The gullet is commonly known as the esophagus.
2. The esophagus is part of the digestive system.
3. It is muscular in shape and helps in the peristalsis movement.
4. Thus it is the esophagus that opens into the stomach.

The explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A: The glottis provides air passage between the trachea and pharynx. Hence it's not the correct statement.

Option C: The pharynx starts from the end of the nose and ends at the beginning of the esophagus hence it's not the correct option.

Option D: The larynx is a respiratory tract that connects the respiratory system hence it’s an incorrect option.

Final answer : The esophagus that opens into the stomach is called the gullet.