What does entry of the bolus into the esophagus initiate by stimulating stretch receptors?
A) the swallowing reflex
B) peristalsis
C) the chewing reflex
D) bolus formation
E) receptive relaxation

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The entry of the bolus into the esophagus initiates peristalsis by stimulating stretch receptors, which are responsible for the coordinated, wave-like contractions that propel the bolus down the esophagus towards the stomach.

What Does Entry of the Bolus into the Esophagus Initiate