April - September:
10:00 to 18:00
October - March:
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Adults: CHF 15.00
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Children 6-15: CHF 6.00
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1800 Vevey
Switzerland
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The tongue pushes the alimentary bolus into the pharynx. After passing through the pharynx, the alimentary bolus moves into the oesophagus. During this operation, the epiglottis lowers to close the larynx and prevent food from going into the lungs.
This mechanical operation is called swallowing. Next, the alimentary bolus goes down to the stomach thanks to the rhythmic contractions of the oesophagus known as peristaltic waves.