An 87-Year-Old Man Has a Stroke That Eliminates Vagal Nerve

question 20

Multiple Choice

An 87-year-old man has a stroke that eliminates vagal nerve input to the gastrointestinal tract and severely curtails function of the glossopharyngeal nerve. Which of the following is operational in this man?

• A)Pharyngeal phase of swallowing
• B)Primary peristalsis of the esophagus
• C)Receptive relaxation of the fundus
• D)Receptive relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter
• E)Secondary peristalsis of the esophagus

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