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What happens if there is no mucus in the Oesophagus ?

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(1) The walls of the food pipe secrete a slippery substance called mucus. 

(2) Mucus lubricates and protects the oesophageal walls from damage. 

(3) This helps the food bolus to slide down easily in the tube. 

(4) If there is no mucus, lubrication will not done for the food bolus to slide and walls get damage.



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