Which of the following is part of the Pharyngeal-esophageal phase of swallowing? MULTIPLE CHOICE.

A. Occurs in the mouth
B. Food is formed into a bolus
C. The bolus is forced into the pharynx by the tongue
D. The soft palate blocks the nasopharynx

Select the correct answer. which statement applies only to the axial skeleton, not the appendicular skeleton? a. it contains a pivot joint. b. it has muscles attached that work in pairs. c. it contains red bone marrow. d. it possesses fossa for bone articulation. e. it protects the heart and lungs.