Swallowing is initiated when a(n) _____ is voluntarily forced by the tongue to the rear of the mouth and into the pharynx.
a. esophagus
b. bolus
c. larynx
d. duodenum
e. none of the above
b. bolus (Initiated when the bolus is voluntarily forced by tongue to the rear of mouth into pharynx.)
Anatomy & Physiology
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A. Pronator teres B. Supinator C. Semimembranosus D. Buccinator E. Pronator quadratus
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