Biology for IGCSE & O level - Human Nutrition (Section 2 - No. 45)
In the digestive process, what happens after the food is chewed and swallowed?
The epiglottis covers the trachea.
Peristalsis begins in the esophagus.
Gastric juices start to break down food.
Nutrients get absorbed in the stomach.
Explanation
Once food is swallowed, the epiglottis covers the trachea, and peristalsis moves the food down the oesophagus.
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