Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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ISBN: 9781119329398
Author: Gerard J Tortora, Bryan Derrickson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
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Chapter 24, Problem 17CP
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The meaning of deglutition.

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Deglutition is a process of movement of the food via esophagus into the stomach from the mouth. It is assisted by the salivation and mucus secretion. Mouth, esophagus, and pharynx are involved in it.

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