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The ______ phase of swallowing is a reflex that is initiated by stimulation of tactile receptors in the oropharynx.
The ______ phase of swallowing is a reflex that is initiated by stimulation of tactile receptors in the oropharynx.
Involuntary
During deglutition, the bolus of food is pushed by the tongue against the hard ______
During deglutition, the bolus of food is pushed by the tongue against the hard ______
palate
The larynx rises so that, the ______ covers the opening into the respiratory passage ways.
The larynx rises so that, the ______ covers the opening into the respiratory passage ways.
epiglottis
During the Involuntary/Pharyngeal - Oesophageal Phase, the ______ is elevated to receive the bolus of food into the oesophagus.
During the Involuntary/Pharyngeal - Oesophageal Phase, the ______ is elevated to receive the bolus of food into the oesophagus.
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The upper ______ sphincter relaxes and food is pushed into the oesophagus.
The upper ______ sphincter relaxes and food is pushed into the oesophagus.
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In the stomach, mechanically two types of movement occur; ______ waves and peristaltic waves.
In the stomach, mechanically two types of movement occur; ______ waves and peristaltic waves.
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Relatively weak contractions result in ______ waves, which thoroughly mix ingested food with stomach secretions to form chyme.
Relatively weak contractions result in ______ waves, which thoroughly mix ingested food with stomach secretions to form chyme.
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Stronger contractions results in ______ waves which force food (chyme) toward and through the pyloric sphincter.
Stronger contractions results in ______ waves which force food (chyme) toward and through the pyloric sphincter.
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The mixing waves thoroughly mix ingested food with stomach secretions to form ______.
The mixing waves thoroughly mix ingested food with stomach secretions to form ______.
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The peristaltic waves force food (chyme) toward and through the ______ sphincter.
The peristaltic waves force food (chyme) toward and through the ______ sphincter.
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