Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Pharyngeal Phase

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the pharyngeal phase of swallowing?

• A) It is the phase in which the involuntary swallowing reflux begins and the bolus is carried through the pharynx to the top of the esophagus.
• B) It is the phase in which there is a rapid passage of large amounts of food into the small intestine.
• C) It is the phase in which esophageal peristalsis carries the bolus through the esophagus and LES and into the stomach.
• D) It is the phase in which the tongue moves the bolus to the back of the throat.
• E) It is the phase in which the food is chewed and made into a bolus by the tongue, teeth, and mandible.

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