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After food is swallowed, it travels down the esophagus, a muscular tube connecting the mouth to the stomach. The process is facilitated by a series of coordinated muscle contractions called peristalsis. Once it reaches the stomach, the food is mixed with gastric juices for further digestion.
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What happens when you swallowed paint?
You would go to the doctors immediately.
Where does food go after being swallowed?
The Stomach
What is a portion of food swallowed at one time?
The portion of food to be swallowed at a time is 1 tablespoon to be exact!
What helps push food down to the back of the mouth where it is swallowed?
The tongue is a muscle which pushes food to the back of the mouth, where it the food is then swallowed.
What is a soft of chewed food ready to be swallowed?
A soft mass of chewed food ready to be swallowed is known as
Has a cat swallowed a rubber band?
If a cat has swallowed a rubber band, it is important to seek veterinary care immediately as it can cause serious health issues.
What is food called when swallowed?
When swallowed, food is referred to as a bolus. This is a mass of chewed food mixed with saliva that travels down the esophagus to the stomach for further digestion.
Where does the phlegm go if you swallowed it?
Phlegm will go into your stomach and the acid in your stomach will dispose of it naturally, just the way it does when you swollow food. It is not harmful to swallow phlegm.
When food is swallowed it goes down the?
Esophagus
Dog swallowed Vyvanse pill what is the possible side effects?
take the dog to the vet immediately
What is the medical term used to described the mass of chewed food ready to be swallowed?
The medical term for the mass of chewed food ready to be swallowed is "bolus."
Where is newly swallowed food stored?
Newly swallowed food is stored in the stomach, where it is mixed with digestive juices and broken down into smaller molecules for absorption in the intestines.
