Mention two reflexes which occur when a person chews and swallows food.

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The two reflexes which occur when a person chews and swallows food are:

Reflex when a person chews – Secretion of saliva

Reflex when a person swallows – Tongue presses upward and back against the roof palate

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Mention two reflexes which occur when a person chews and swallows food.

The two reflexes which occur when a person chews and swallows food are: Reflex when a person chews – Secretion of saliva Reflex when a person swallows – Tongue presses upward and back against the roof palate

The two reflexes which occur when a person chews and swallows food are:

Reflex when a person chews – Secretion of saliva

Reflex when a person swallows – Tongue presses upward and back against the roof palate