The primary wave of peristalsis in the esophagus is initiated by the ____________ center, located in the medulla. If this primary wave fails to push the bolus to the stomach, a secondary peristaltic wave is initiated by the ________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


swallowing center, intrinsic nerve plexus

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