The esophagus is an organ that is part of the digestive system.

Quick Scoop

  • The esophagus (or oesophagus) is a muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) to the stomach and carries swallowed food and liquids downward.
  • Because its main role is to transport food as part of the process of breaking it down and moving it along the gastrointestinal tract, it is classified as an organ of the digestive system.

Answer: the esophagus is an organ that is part of the digestive system.

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