Multiple choice

The tongue participates in ______________ phase of swallowing.

  1. voluntary

  2. oral

  3. pharyngeal

  4. esophageal

  5. mastication

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Voluntary phase, starts with the jaws and lips closed, and the tongue tip on the alveolar ridge. Thus, the tongue participates in this phase of swallowing.