Mouth, Salivary Glands, And Esophagus Flashcards by Bella Mei | Brainscape

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Mastication

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Chewing

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Bolus

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Mass of food that has been chewed and is ready to be swallowed

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Peristalsis

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Wave-like contractions of the smooth muscles in a single direction that moves the food forward into the digestive system

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