wallowing consists of both a voluntary phase and a reflex action.Group startsTrue or FalseTrue, unselectedFalse, unselected

Statement Analysis

The statement suggests that swallowing involves both a voluntary phase and a reflex action.

1. Voluntary Phase: Swallowing begins intentionally when food or liquid is pushed to the back of the mouth. This is under conscious control.

2. Reflex Action: After the voluntary phase, the act of swallowing becomes a reflex action where the brain signals the body to continue the swallowing process automatically. This phase involves the coordinated action of various muscles and the closing of pathways to prevent choking.

Conclusion

Given the two distinct phases of swallowing — one that is deliberate (voluntary) and another that is automatic (reflex) — the statement is True.

Final Answer

True: Swallowing consists of both a voluntary phase and a reflex action.