The return of swallowed food to the mouth is called:
A) eructation.
B) regurgitation.
C) flatus.
D) ileus.

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Regurgitation is the act of returning swallowed food back to the mouth from the esophagus or stomach, without the forceful expulsion of vomiting. Eructation refers to the release of gas from the stomach through the mouth (i.e. burping). Flatus refers to the release of gas from the anus. Ileus is a blockage of the intestine that can result in nausea, vomiting, and constipation.

The Return of Swallowed Food to the Mouth Is Called