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#Question id: 12053


Swallowing is a complex process that involves signaling between the pharynx and swallowing center in the brainstem. Which of the following structures is critical for determining whether a bolus of food is small enough to be swallowed?

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal
  1. Epiglottis
  2. Larynx
  3. Palatopharyngeal folds
  4. Soft palate