Body systemsQuestion 776 of 1700

Swallowing begins as a voluntary act. What happens next?

  1. It stops until the person decides
  2. It continues without conscious control
  3. It needs another voluntary effort each time
  4. It is controlled by the tongue only
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Correct answer: It continues without conscious control

After the first push, swallowing proceeds involuntarily.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 11.3: Digestive System

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026