Deglutition:Deglutition is the scientific name for the process of swallowing, taking a bolus (chewed up food), and passing it through the throat into the esophagus and finally reaching the stomach. Part of the process is under voluntary control and other parts under involuntary control....
What are the phases of digestion? Explain how the central nervous system maintains homeostasis and how the peripheral nervous system maintains homeostasis using the parts that make up the system. Describe an example of a homeostatic process that takes place in the body that involves the Integumentary...
What are Common Causes of Sore Throat and Difficulty Swallowing? Discussion Comments Byddljohn— On Feb 22, 2014 @ZipLine-- That’s a good question. I’m not a doctor but I think what happens is that the epiglottis does close but it might be just a moment late in closing, allowing a...
What is the specific role of acetylcholine in a skeletal muscle contraction? What are the phases of a muscle contraction? What causes contraction of the ciliary muscle? What are the stimuli for the release of: What are two mechanisms to increase the strength of a muscle contraction?
What is the GFR? What is the Epiglottis? What do parietal cells secrete? What are the functions of these secretions? What is neuro-muscular activity? What is/are the chordae tendineae? Explain the motor pathway and how it works Define the alveolar ducts. What initiates the deglutition reflex...
What are the phases of a muscle contraction? Identify the muscle that performs the following function: Extends and abducts the hand. How does the sarcomere structure affect muscle function? Describe what happens during a muscle contraction. Explain the action of the phrenic nerve. Explain the musc...
What are the phases of gastric secretion? Describe the function of bile salts. What do you mean by emulsification? What are the accessory organs? What do they produce and how do their products affect their targets in the digestive system? Describe the process of digestion of food...