Question

multiple choice question
what role does the tongue have during the swallowing process?
the tongue manipulates the food along the top of the mouth and toward the pharynx.
the tongue pushes the hyoid into the pharynx.
the tongue moves the hyoid bone upward, causing the larynx to move upward.

Explanation:

During swallowing, the tongue is responsible for moving the food - bolus from the oral cavity to the pharynx. It manipulates the food along the roof of the mouth and towards the pharynx. The hyoid bone movement and larynx movement are not the primary functions of the tongue during swallowing.

Answer:

The tongue manipulates the food along the top of the mouth and toward the pharynx.