The Tubular Structure That Moves Food by Peristalsis from the Mouth

Question

The tubular structure that moves food by peristalsis from the mouth to the stomach is the
A)epiglottis.
B)trachea.
C)tongue.
D)esophagus.
E)glottis.

Accepted Answer

The esophagus is the muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach and moves food by peristalsis.