Dorothy suffered a serious stroke that destroyed neurons in the swallowing center of her brain. This damage to her brain would prevent ________.

A. secretion of saliva
B. mastication
C. bolus formation by her tongue
D. peristalsis
E. elevation of the soft palate


Answer: D

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