6 steps to the swolling reflex
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Human Phisiology
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What is the 1st to the swallowing reflex?
soft palate rises;closing off nasal cavity
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What is the 2nd to the swallowing reflex?
hyoid/larynx raise;epiglottis closes off trachea
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What is the 3rd to the swallowing reflex?
tongue pushes against soft palate and uvula;closes off nasal cavity
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What is the 4th to the swallowing reflex?
pharynx muscles contract; pulling pharynx toward food
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What is the 5th to the swallowing reflex?
inferior muscles relax,opening esophagus
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What is the 6th to the swallowing reflex?
superior muscles contract, stimulating peristalsis to move food
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