Question

what does the esophagus do? select all that apply. it produces insulin, a hormone that helps regulate the bodys glucose level. it provides a barrier against contaminants found in the environment. it allows nutrients from digested food to be absorbed into the bodys blood stream. it is a muscular tube that moves food from the mouth to the stomach. it removes waste from the blood.

Explanation:

The esophagus is a muscular - tube in the digestive system that transports food from the mouth to the stomach. Insulin is produced by the pancreas, the body's barrier against environmental contaminants is mainly the skin, nutrient absorption occurs mainly in the small intestine, and waste removal from the blood is mainly done by the kidneys.

Answer:

It is a muscular tube that moves food from the mouth to the stomach.