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The structures involved with the process of swallowing include the tongue, teeth, epiglottis, and esophagus.
The teeth are used to grind and chop up food into tiny pieces, while the glands in the mouth moisten the food with saliva. In the first stage of swallowing, the tongue pushes the food into the throat. In the second stage of swallowing, an important small flap of tissue called the epiglottis, folds over the voice box (larynx) at the entrance to the windpipe (trachea), preventing food from going down the wrong way. In the final stage, the esophagus contracts and moves food toward the stomach.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 10/20/2009
David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; and George F. Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, San Diego, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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Is swallowing a reflex or instinct?
Swallowing is a reflex.
Where does deglutition occur?
Deglutition is swallowing, and involves the mouth, pharynx and oesophagus.
Does dermatomyositis affect swallowing?
Some people have difficulty swallowing and chewing when the muscles of the face and esophagus are affected
How does food get from your mouth to your throat?
by swallowing
Steps incuded in swallowing?
There are 4 steps in the swallowing process; oral preparatory stage, oral stage, pharyngeal stage and esophageal stage.
What the windpipe does NOT do when swallowing?
Breathing stops for a moment when swallowing. So no breathing occurs when swallowing.
Is swallowing a reflex or instinct?
Swallowing is a reflex.
What is the process of swallowing?
the process of swallowing is called deglutition.
What is infantile swallowing and how is it different from regular swallowing?
Infantile swallowing is the swallowing in infancy prior to development of occlusion is based on unconditioned reflex system. It is initiated by facial and circumoral muscles
How is speech swallowing and resonance effected by bell palsy?
There can be issues with swallowing
How many pages does Swallowing Darkness have?
Swallowing Darkness has 384 pages.
What is the ISBN of Swallowing Darkness?
The ISBN of Swallowing Darkness is 978-0345495938.
What helps with swallowing?
I think it swallowing helps to push the food that are already chew.
When was Swallowing Darkness created?
Swallowing Darkness was created on 2008-11-04.
How many pages are in the book swallowing stones?
Swallowing stones has 245 pages.
Is deglutition Another term for swallowing?
Yes, deglutition is the medical term for swallowing.
What treatment is available for swallowing disorders?
Treatment will depend on the cause of the swallowing problem.
