Saliva Functions in Tooth Maintenance

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How is retching initiated?

  • Sudden strong contraction of intercostal muscles
  • Forced expiration against a closed glottis
  • Sudden sharp contraction of the diaphragm
  • Forced inspiration against a closed glottis (correct)

What happens during retching in terms of pressure?

  • Intrathoracic pressure decreases
  • Duodenal pressure increases (correct)
  • Duodenal pressure decreases
  • Intrathoracic pressure increases

What is the main outcome of segmentation?

  • Mixing of gut contents with digestive juices (correct)
  • Localization of gut into small segments
  • Rapid movement of gut contents in an aboral direction
  • Constriction of circular smooth muscles

What characterizes a slow wave in the small intestine?

<p>Slow undulating changes in resting membrane potential (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does segmentation slow down gut movement?

<p>Constricts the lumen of the intestine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle contractions assist in vomiting?

<p>Diaphragm and abdominal muscles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between retching and vomiting?

<p>Muscle contraction and pressure changes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of slow waves in the small intestine?

<p>Regulate membrane potential changes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does segmentation have on the gut contents?

<p>Constricts and dilates the lumen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the LES in the process of retching?

<p>Opens during retching to allow entry of gastric content (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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