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

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Deglutition refers to the process of swallowing, which includes propulsion of the food bolus from the mouth to the esophagus through a series of muscular contractions. In Mary's case, her inability to swallow suggests that her deglutition was affected.

Mary's Stroke Left Her Unable to Swallow