• Dysphagia Quiz 1
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  • What is the oral preparatory stage of a typical swallow?
    The food is masticated and mixed with saliva to form a bolus
  • What is the first part of the oral stage?
    The tongue moves the bolus from the anterior to the posterior part of the oral cavity.
  • What is the second part of the oral stage of a typical swallow?
    Posterior retraction of the tongue occurs.
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