Which of the Following Describes the Contraction of the Smooth

question 396

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the contraction of the smooth muscle in order to move food down the esophagus to the stomach?

• A)Pharyngeal constriction
• B)Deglutition
• C)Mastication
• D)Peristalsis

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