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What type of muscle is found in the cervical portion of the esophagus?
What type of muscle is found in the cervical portion of the esophagus?
During which phase of swallowing is food moved from the pharynx to the upper esophageal sphincter?
During which phase of swallowing is food moved from the pharynx to the upper esophageal sphincter?
What action does the epiglottis perform during swallowing?
What action does the epiglottis perform during swallowing?
Which part of the esophagus has smooth muscle and is innervated by the autonomic nervous system?
Which part of the esophagus has smooth muscle and is innervated by the autonomic nervous system?
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How does the swallowing reflex affect breathing during the pharyngeal phase?
How does the swallowing reflex affect breathing during the pharyngeal phase?
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What primarily occurs during the oral phase of deglutition?
What primarily occurs during the oral phase of deglutition?
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Which part of the esophagus is primarily responsible for peristaltic movements to push food toward the stomach?
Which part of the esophagus is primarily responsible for peristaltic movements to push food toward the stomach?
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What role does the vagus nerve play in the cervical portion of the esophagus?
What role does the vagus nerve play in the cervical portion of the esophagus?
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During which phase of swallowing does momentary cessation of breathing occur?
During which phase of swallowing does momentary cessation of breathing occur?
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Which statement about the esophagus is correct?
Which statement about the esophagus is correct?
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