Steps in the swallowing process, in the correct order, include: (1) isolation of the nasopharynx
(2) compression of the bolus against the hard palate
(3) elevation of the soft palate
(4) opening of the upper esophageal sphincter and peristaltic movement of the bolus
(5) retraction of the tongue to force the bolus into the pharynx
(6) elevation of the larynx and folding of the epiglottis to direct the bolus past the glottis
A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
B) 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
C) 1, 3, 5, 2, 4, 6
D) 2, 5, 3, 1, 6, 4
E) 6, 3, 4, 2, 1, 5
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Q20: Long reflexes
A)do not involve the CNS.
B)are required
Q21: Which phase or phases of the swallowing
Q22: Cuspids are also called
A)molars.
B)wisdom teeth.
C)canines.
D)incisors.
E)bicuspids.
Q23: Salivary amylase is secreted by the
A)submandibular salivary
Q24: Teeth that appear in the first two
Q26: The act of moving food from the
Q27: The visible portion of a tooth is
Q28: The outermost portion of the tooth is
Q29: Which of the following is the outer
Q30: The periodontal ligament is part of a
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