Which of the Following Actions Constitutes the Voluntary Stage of Swallowing

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions constitutes the voluntary stage of swallowing?

• A) The tongue forces the bolus to move into the pharynx.
• B) The entry of the bolus triggers the chemoreceptors in the pharynx.
• C) The action potentials from the deglutination center trigger the elevation of the soft palate and the uvula.
• D) The epiglottis closes to prevent the passage of the bolus into the larynx.
• E) The upper esophageal sphincter relaxes to allow the entry of the bolus into the esophagus.

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