During Deglutition, Which of the Following Phases is First

Question

During deglutition, which of the following phases is first?
A) buccal
B) pharyngeal
C) gastric
D) esophageal
E) enteric

Accepted Answer

The buccal phase is the first phase of deglutition (swallowing), where the food bolus is voluntarily pushed by the tongue against the hard palate and towards the oropharynx, initiating the swallowing process.