Small amounts of food move from the back of the mouth and through the esophagus by involuntary muscular movements called

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Involuntary muscular movements that move small amounts of food from the back of the mouth through the esophagus are called peristalsis. Segmentation and reflux are not correct because they are not the processes involved in moving food through the esophagus. Umami is a taste sensation, not a muscular movement.

Small Amounts of Food Move from the Back of the Mouth