Small Amounts of Food Move from the Back of the Mouth

question 39

Multiple Choice

Small amounts of food move from the back of the mouth and through the esophagus by involuntary muscular movements called ________.

• A)peristalsis
• B)segmentation
• C)lipolysis
• D)gluconeogenesis

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Definitions:

Contracting

The process of entering into a formal agreement to provide services or execute specified tasks.

Wavelike

Resembling a wave in movement, appearance, or succession of stages, often used to describe patterns or motions.

Diaphragm

A dome-shaped muscular membrane separating the thorax from the abdomen in mammals, playing a major role in breathing.

Vocal Cords

The folds of mucous membrane in the larynx that vibrate to produce sound and speech.