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the tongue rolling the bolus into the pharynx
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe little flap that closes so that food doesn't go into the respiratory tract while swallowing.
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Is swallowing a reflex or instinct?
Swallowing is a reflex.
Is Listening automatically an involuntary reflex?
listening is not a reflex
What is the medical term meaning involuntary movement of the testes?
Cremasteric reflexThe cremasteric reflex is the term for involuntary movement of the testes.The cremasteric reflex is the term for involuntary movement of the testes.
What is the term for an automatic involuntary response to change?
Reflex
What is the difference in reaction time when stimulus is predictable versus unpredictable?
A reflex is an involuntary response to an external stimulus, usually to protect the body. A reflex is much faster...
Is swallowing a reflex or instinct?
Swallowing is a reflex.
Is Listening automatically an involuntary reflex?
listening is not a reflex
What is the term for an involuntary reaction to an external stimulus?
The term for an involuntary reaction to an external stimulus is a reflex.
How do you use involuntary in a sentence in science?
A sneeze is an example of an involuntary reflex.
Involuntary phase of swallowing?
cardioesophageal
What is a sneeze catagorized as?
An involuntary reflex.
What is the medical term meaning involuntary movement of the testes?
Cremasteric reflexThe cremasteric reflex is the term for involuntary movement of the testes.The cremasteric reflex is the term for involuntary movement of the testes.
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.
The patellar knee jerk reflex is an example of?
Patellar reflex is an involuntary, deep tendon and myotatic reflex
What keeps food from going down your windpipe?
There are two reasons this doesn't happen. One is that you cannot breate while swallowing, and the other is that the body has an involuntary reflex that prevents it from inhaling food.
What does the central nervous system have to do with swallowing?
Swallowing involves the central nervous system and is a reflex.
What is a six letter word for involuntary movement?
reflex
