Which best describes the pharyngeal phase of swallowing?
a. The involuntary swallowing reflux begins and the bolus is carried through the throat to the top of the esophagus
b. There is rapid passage of large amounts of food into the small intestine
c. Esophageal peristalsis carries the bolus through the esophagus and LES and into the stomach
d. The tongue moves the bolus to the back of the throat
e. The food is chewed and prepared as a bolus by the tongue, teeth, and mandible
a
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