Question

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when swallowing, a bolus of food moves from the mouth directly into the before reaching the esophagus.
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Explanation:

When food is swallowed, it first moves from the mouth to the pharynx. The pharynx is a muscular tube that serves as a common passage for both food (during swallowing) and air (during breathing). After passing through the pharynx, the food (bolus) then enters the esophagus, which is the tube that leads to the stomach.

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pharynx