The nurse assists and educates clients about the structure and function of the digestive system. The nurse is reviewing the processes involved during digestion
What is the best explanation by the nurse about the process of deglutition to the client? A) Alternate contraction and relaxation of muscles that sends food down through the digestive tube
B) Act of chewing
C) Process of transferring broken-down food elements into the circulation for transport
D) Process of swallowing
D
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Deglutition is the process of swallowing. Peristalsis is alternate contraction and relaxation of muscles that send food down through the digestive tube. Mastication is the act of chewing. Absorption is the process of transferring broken-down food elements into the circulation for transport.
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