Which of the following is the correct order for the phases of deglutition?
A)pharyngeal,voluntary,esophageal
B)esophageal,pharyngeal,voluntary
C)voluntary,pharyngeal,esophageal
D)voluntary,esophageal,pharyngeal

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The correct order for the phases of deglutition (swallowing) is voluntary, pharyngeal, esophageal. Firstly, food is voluntarily moved to the back of the mouth by the tongue. Then, the pharyngeal phase begins where the food is propelled down the pharynx, triggering the closing of the epiglottis to prevent food from entering the trachea. Finally, the esophageal phase begins where peristaltic contractions move the food down the esophagus and into the stomach.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Order for the Phases