Which of these statements does NOT apply to swallowing
A)It includes the movement of the bolus from the mouth to the stomach.
B)It includes only the movement of the bolus from the mouth to the oesophagus.
C)It is a sequentially programmed, multiple response, all-or-none reflex.
D)It is initiated by pressure of the bolus, which stimulates the swallowing centre.

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Statement B is incorrect because swallowing includes the movement of the bolus from the mouth to the oesophagus and then to the stomach. Therefore, it does not apply to swallowing.

Which of These Statements Does NOT Apply to Swallowing