A bolus is a(n):
A)sphincter muscle separating the stomach from the small intestine.
B)portion of food swallowed at one time.
C)enzyme that hydrolyzes starch.
D)portion of partially digested food expelled by the stomach into the duodenum.
E)small, indigestible portion of food that can get stuck in the large intestine.

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A bolus is a portion of food swallowed at one time. This term is commonly used in the context of digestion and refers to the mass of food that is formed in the mouth and then passed through the esophagus into the stomach.

A Bolus Is A(n)