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Swallowing

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Digestive System Mind Map on Swallowing, created by nirjhari on 23/02/2014.
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Swallowing
  1. Begins with the voluntary phase
    1. Reflex action – once food or drink is pushed back to the oropharynx
      1. Bolus – chewed and swallowed food or drink
        1. Voluntary; soft palate closes nasopharynx; epiglottis covers glottis and pushes bolus
          1. Peristalsis does the rest
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