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The part of the alimentary canal which connects the pharynx and stomach is called ___________

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vestibule
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oesophagus
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small intestine
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large intestine
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Solution

The correct option is B oesophagus
The part of the alimentary canal which connects the pharynx and stomach is called oesophagus.
The alimentary canal is a tube with varying diameter and muscular walls. It starts from the mouth and ends at the anus. The alimentary canal comprises of mouth, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and anus.
The oesophagus is a muscular tube of 25-40 cm length. It connects the pharynx with the stomach. It passes through the neck, thorax and diaphragm.
The vestibule is the space between the gums and lips.
The small intestine is the longest part of the alimentary canal. It has a narrow tubular structure.
The large intestine is larger in diameter as compared to the small intestine. It is about 1.5 m long.

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