Which digestive organ comes after the pharynx?

The esophagus is the digestive organ that comes directly after the pharynx in the process of digestion. After food is swallowed, it passes from the pharynx into the esophagus. The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) to the stomach, facilitating the movement of food by a series of coordinated muscle contractions known as peristalsis. This process ensures that the swallowed food is transported efficiently and safely to the stomach for further digestion.

Understanding the roles of other organs helps clarify the correct sequence in the digestive system. The stomach follows the esophagus but is not the immediate organ after the pharynx. The large intestine is part of the later stages of digestion and absorption, playing a role after the small intestine. The pancreas, while critical for digestion due to its production of digestive enzymes and hormones, is not directly involved in the passage of food and is not located in the direct pathway after the pharynx.