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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 involves over 22 muscle groups and includes the buccal phase and the pharyngeal-esophageal phase?
Swallowing, also known as deglutition, involves over 22 muscle groups working together to move food from the mouth to the stomach. The process includes the buccal phase, where food is chewed and mixed with saliva in the mouth, and the pharyngeal-esophageal phase, where the swallowed food moves through the pharynx and esophagus to reach the stomach.
What sphincter is involved in Acid reflux disease?
cardiac sphincter/lower esophageal sphincter (LES)
What is the Prefix for Esophageal?
The prefix for esophageal is "esophag-".
What are the steps involved in design stage of the software?
steps involved in design phase
What is the medical definition for esophageal?
Esophageal means pertaining to the esophagus.
The energy involved in a phase change is called the?
Heat associated with phase change is called Latent Heat
What is the singular form for esophageal?
Esophageal (oesophageal) is an adjective and so does not have singular and plural forms.
What is the ICD-9 code for esophageal obstruction?
530.3 - esophageal obstruction
What is the name of the opening where the esophagus pass through the diaphragm?
The opening where the esophagus passes through the diaphragm is called the esophageal hiatus or esophageal opening in the diaphragm.
