Which of the following is not a phase of deglutition? A)buccal B)pharyngeal C)laryngeal D)esophageal E)None of the answers is correct; all are phases in deglutition.

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Deglutition, or swallowing, involves three main phases: the buccal phase, the pharyngeal phase, and the esophageal phase. The laryngeal phase is not recognized as a separate phase of deglutition; instead, the larynx plays a role in the pharyngeal phase by helping to prevent aspiration.

Which of the Following Is not a Phase of Deglutition