The three stages of swallowing are the _____ phases
a. early, middle, and late
b. oral, laryngeal, and epiglottal
c. bolus, pharyngeal, and posterior
d. oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal
D
The three stages of swallowing are the oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal phases, referring to where each stage occurs. The larynx and epiglottis are not involved in swallowing.
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