Which of the Following Is the Correct Order of Phases

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct order of phases that occur with each swallow?

• A)pharyngeal, oral preparatory, oral transit, and esophageal
• B)oral transit, oral preparatory, esophageal, and pharyngeal
• C)esophageal, pharyngeal, oral transit, and oral preparatory
• D)oral preparatory, oral transit, pharyngeal, and esophageal

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