10 Questions
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 ______
palate
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.
pharynx
The upper ______ sphincter relaxes and food is pushed into the oesophagus.
oesophageal
In the stomach, mechanically two types of movement occur; ______ waves and peristaltic waves.
mixing
Relatively weak contractions result in ______ waves, which thoroughly mix ingested food with stomach secretions to form chyme.
mixing
Stronger contractions results in ______ waves which force food (chyme) toward and through the pyloric sphincter.
peristaltic
The mixing waves thoroughly mix ingested food with stomach secretions to form ______.
chyme
The peristaltic waves force food (chyme) toward and through the ______ sphincter.
pyloric
Learn about the structure and function of the oesophagus-stomach junction, including the epithelial lining and submucosa. Understand the transition from stratified squamous to simple columnar epithelium and the role of oesophageal glands. Discover the anatomy of the stomach, including its location and sphincters.
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