Kaplan Nursing Entrance Practice Exam

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What does the esophagus connect?

Stomach to lungs
Mouth to stomach
Brain to throat
Heart to stomach

The correct answer is: Mouth to stomach

The esophagus is a crucial part of the digestive system, functioning as a muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. When a person swallows, food travels from the mouth into the esophagus, where peristaltic movements help push the food down toward the stomach. This connection is vital for the process of digestion, as it allows food to travel from the area where it is ingested to the place where it is processed and broken down further. The other options do not accurately represent the function of the esophagus. The esophagus does not connect the stomach to the lungs, the brain to the throat, or the heart to the stomach. Each of those pairs involves entirely different anatomical structures and pathways within the body, emphasizing that the primary role of the esophagus is solely the passage of food from the mouth to the stomach.