The Process of Swallowing is Known As

Question

The process of swallowing is known as:
A)mastication.
B)deglutition.
C)peristalsis.
D)segmentation.

Accepted Answer

Deglutition is the process of swallowing, which involves the coordinated movement of the tongue, pharynx, and esophagus to move food or drink from the mouth into the stomach. Mastication is the process of chewing, peristalsis is the rhythmic contraction of muscles in the digestive tract to move food forward, and segmentation is the mixing and squeezing of food in the small intestine.