Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Swallowing
- Begins with the
voluntary phase
- Reflex action – once
food or drink is pushed
back to the oropharynx
- Bolus – chewed
and swallowed
food or drink
- Voluntary; soft palate
closes nasopharynx;
epiglottis covers glottis
and pushes bolus
- Peristalsis
does the
rest