The buccal phase of swallowing is under control and the pharyngo-esophageal phase is .
A)central nervous system; also controlled by the central nervous system
B)central nervous system; controlled by autonomic reflexes
C)autonomic nervous system; controlled by autonomic reflexes
D)voluntary; also voluntary
E)involuntary; also involuntary

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The buccal phase is voluntary and controlled by the central nervous system, while the pharyngo-esophageal phase is involuntary and controlled by autonomic reflexes.

The Buccal Phase of Swallowing Is Under Control and the Pharyngo-Esophageal