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the movement of food controlled in pharynx​

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The uvula is elevated to prevent food from entering the nasopharynx. The epiglottis drops downward to prevent food from entering the larynx and trachea in order to direct the food into the esophagus. Peristaltic movements propel the food from the pharynx into the esophagus.

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Answered by Anonymous
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Rhythmic waves of peristalsis, which begin in the upper esophagus, propel the bolus of food toward the stomach. ... The upper esophageal sphincter controls the movement of food from the pharynx to the esophagus. The lower esophageal sphincter controls the movement of food from the esophagus to the stomach.

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