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Which portion of the swallowing process is voluntary?
  a. movement of the tongue
  b. muscle contractions that push the bolus into the pharynx
  c. depression of the epiglottis
  d. peristalsis of the esophagus
  e. stretching of vocal cords

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During swallowing, which event prevents food from entering the trachea?
  a. movement of the tongue
  b. holding of the bolus of food between the cheek and gums
  c. depression of the epiglottis
  d. peristalsis of the esophagus
  e. secretion of mucus
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