In the Phase of Swallowing, the Base of the Tongue

question 36

Multiple Choice

In the phase of swallowing, the base of the tongue and the pharyngeal wall move toward one another to create pressure needed to project the bolus into the pharynx.

• A) Oral preparation
• B) Oral
• C) Pharyngeal
• D) Esophageal

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