Which of the Following Is Not True of the Esophagus

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of the esophagus?

• A) It is about 25 centimeters long.
• B) It is a tube that connects the larynx and stomach.
• C) It is a muscular, mucus-lined tube.
• D) The mucosal lining lubricates the tube to permit easier passage of food to the stomach.

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