5 Questions
What is the purpose of mastication (chewing)?
Mixing food with saliva and grinding
What initiates the chewing reflex?
Muscle stretching caused by drop of the lower jaw
What happens during the voluntary stage of deglutition (swallowing)?
Tongue pressing food against soft palate
What induces movement of bolus along esophagus during deglutition?
Esophageal peristalsis
What promotes mixing during mastication?
Movements of the tongue
Test your knowledge about the mixing and movements of food along the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the process of mastication. Learn about the reflex behavior and activation of chewing reflex in this quiz.
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