During deglutition (swallowing),

A) movement of food results primarily from gravity.
B) the swallowing center in the medulla oblongata is activated.
C) food is pushed into the oropharynx during the pharyngeal phase.
D) the soft palate closes off the opening into the larynx.


Ans: B) the swallowing center in the medulla oblongata is activated.

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