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The esophageal phase is guided primarily by a series of involuntary waves of muscular action, called peristalsis, that move the bolus down the esophagus towards the stomach.
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What involves over 22 muscle groups and includes the buccal phase and the pharyngeal-esophageal phase?
The body process that involves over 22 muscle groups and includes the buccal phase and the pharyngeal-esophageal phase is called swallowing. Another term for it is deglutition.
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.
What is the voluntary phase of swallowing called?
peristalsis is voluntary, the pharyngeal-esophageal is the invoulantary movements of swallowing!
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.
What sphincter is involved in Acid reflux disease?
cardiac sphincter/lower esophageal sphincter (LES)
What are the steps involved in design stage of the software?
steps involved in design phase
What is the Prefix for Esophageal?
The prefix for esophageal is "esophag-".
The energy involved in a phase change is called the?
Heat associated with phase change is called Latent Heat
What is the medical definition for esophageal?
Esophageal means pertaining to the esophagus.
What is the singular form for esophageal?
Esophageal (oesophageal) is an adjective and so does not have singular and plural forms.
Contractions that propel food down the entire gastrointestinal tract are known as?
the pharyngeal-esophageal phase, an involuntary process
What is the ICD-9 code for esophageal obstruction?
530.3 - esophageal obstruction
