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Food bolus forms in...

Food bolus forms in

A

Oesophagus

B

Stomach

C

Buccal cavity

D

Nasopharynx

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks where the food bolus forms during the process of digestion. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options provided are: - Esophagus - Stomach - Buccal cavity - Nasopharynx 3. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Esophagus**: This is a tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach but does not form the food bolus. - **Stomach**: This is where food is digested further but not where the bolus is formed. - **Buccal Cavity**: This is also known as the oral cavity, where food is chewed and mixed with saliva to form the bolus. - **Nasopharynx**: This is part of the throat behind the nose and is not involved in the formation of the food bolus. 4. **Conclusion**: The food bolus is formed in the buccal cavity (oral cavity) where food is chewed and mixed with saliva. 5. **Final Answer**: Therefore, the correct answer is the **buccal cavity**. ---
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