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Which phase or phases of the swallowing process are voluntary?
Yes and no. The initial phases of swallowing are under voluntary control, but swallowing takes several different muscles to act in a synchronized way and after initiation of the swallow, the later phases are automatic and not voluntary.
Two phases of swallowing?
There are actually three phases of swallowing and not two as the question asks. The three phases of swallowing includes: the oral phase, the Pharyngeal Phase, and the Esophageal Phase.
Swallowing a reflex action?
Yes, swallowing is a reflex action of which there are three phases. These are the oral phase, the pharyngeal phase and the esophageal phase.
Involuntary muscle action of the alimentary canal is called?
Swallowing.
What is the voluntary phase of swallowing called?
peristalsis is voluntary, the pharyngeal-esophageal is the invoulantary movements of swallowing!
What is the voluntary phases of swallowing?
The buccal phase.
Are the muscles involved in taking a bite of your hamburger chewing it and swallowing it voluntary or involuntary?
They are voluntary.
The process of swallowing is called?
The process of swallowing is called deglutition. It involves voluntary and involuntary muscles working together to move food or liquid from the mouth to the stomach.
What is the involuntary reflex during swallowing?
the tongue rolling the bolus into the pharynx
When bolus is forced into the esophagus what phase is this called?
Hopefully, "swallowing".
How are voluntary amd involuntary muscles different?
In taking a drink from a glass, you make several voluntary movements, the last being swallowing; which leads to several involuntary movements of esophagus, throat, and stomach.
What part of the brain is responsible for involuntary processes?
The brainstem, specifically the medulla oblongata, is responsible for controlling involuntary processes such as breathing, heart rate, and swallowing. These functions are crucial for maintaining life and occur automatically without conscious effort.
