Question

The semi-digested food that moves down the oesophagus is known as

• A. Bolus
• B. Chyme
• C. Rugae
• D. Protein

Answer 1

The correct option is A Bolus

• The digestive system aims in breaking of complex food substances into simpler one and produces energy.
• The digestion starts in the oral cavity where the food mixes with saliva by the act of chewing.
• This churned food turns alkaline due to mixing with saliva is known as a bolus. This moves down to the oesophagus to stomach for further digestion.

So, the correct answer is option A.