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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 does the central nervous system have to do with swallowing?

Swallowing involves the central nervous system and is a reflex.


Food is forced into the digestive tract by the?

By the swallowing reflex.


What is Reflex and instinct?

Reflex - is an automatic response that happens at the subconscious level Instinct - is a type of behaviour that is reflexive in nature, relying on un-learnt responses to given stimuli


Is the tongue involved in the swallowing reflex?

The tongue is involved in the swallowing reflex insofar as it raises voluntarily to force food backward toward the pharnyx, where reflex action takes over in which the larynx is closed by the epiglottis and the nasal passages are closed by the soft palate so that food does not enter into the trachea. Food then moves down the esophagus by peristalsis and gravity.


Is blinking a habit a reflex a conditional response trial and error learning or an instinct?

Blinking is a reflex, not a habit, conditional response, trial and error learning, or instinct. It is a protective response that helps keep the eyes moist and free from debris by closing and reopening quickly.


What is the adverb for instinct?

There are two different adverbs.The noun instinct has the adjective instinctual, which has the adverb form instinctually (with regard to instinct or instinctual behavior).The derivative adjective is instinctive, which has the adverb form instinctively (done by instinct or reflex, as in responding instinctively).


Why do you breathe without even thinking about it?

Breathing is a reflex reaction you are born with. It is like an instinct to breathe.


What is the involuntary reflex during swallowing?

the tongue rolling the bolus into the pharynx


Automatic or simple reflex behavior is referred to as?

Simple or automatic behavior is referred to


Why it is difficult to swallow saliva in rapid succesion?

It may be difficult to swallow saliva rapidly because the body has a reflex called the swallowing reflex, which can't occur too frequently in quick succession. This reflex helps prevent choking by coordinating the muscles involved in swallowing. Trying to swallow rapidly may disrupt this coordination and make it more challenging to swallow.