Swallowing Flashcards by Faye Griffiths | Brainscape

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What is the other name for swallowing

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Deglutition

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Why is swallowing important?

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Maintaining adequate nutritional status
for us to eat and drink safely
## to clear secretions that collect in the mouth

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