Mary's stroke left her unable to swallow. What specialized type of propulsion was affected?
A) segmentation
B) deglutition
C) mastication
D) salivation

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Deglutition is the specialized type of propulsion that was affected. Deglutition is the process of swallowing, which involves the coordinated movement of the muscles of the mouth, pharynx, and esophagus to move food from the mouth to the stomach.

Mary's Stroke Left Her Unable to Swallow