pharynx swallowing process
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| navigate by keyword : anatomy animal biology bolus cavity digestion digestive eating epiglottis food health human illustration isolated larynx medical medicine mouth nasal oral organ pharynx process reflex respiration respiratory science section speech sphincter swallow swallowing system therapy throat tonque trachea |
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| Food passes from the pharynx into the esophagus; the upper esophageal sphincter then immediately closes, preventing flow of food back into the mouth. Once food is in the esophagus, the final phase of swallowing begins. The larynx lowers, the glottis opens, and breathing resumes. |
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