During the Late Phase of the Swallowing Process, the Approach

question 73

Multiple Choice

During the late phase of the swallowing process, the approach of the bolus triggers the opening of the weak ________, and the bolus then continues into the stomach.

• A) lower esophageal sphincter
• B) pyloric sphincter
• C) pharyngeal constrictor
• D) glottis
• E) ileocecal valve

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Definitions:

Sample Size

The number of observations or data points that make up a sample in a study.

Error of Estimation

The difference between a population parameter and its estimate derived from a sample.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values.

Confidence Level

The probability or likelihood, expressed as a percentage, that a confidence interval actually includes the true parameter value.