swallowing process deglutition

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Swallowing. Process of deglutition Royalty Free Stock Photo

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Swallowing. Process of deglutition. After form the bolus, food is ready to be swallowed. The soft palate elevated to close the nasopharynx, Epiglottis closes to prevent aspiration of food into the lungs. The bolus moves down towards the esophagus by pharyngeal peristalsis. Vector poster for education