What Is Mastication

question 74

Multiple Choice

What is mastication?

• A) Chewing.
• B) Swallowing.
• C) Solid waste excretion.
• D) Rhythmic contractions that move digestive contents through the GI tract.

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Definitions:

Splanchnic Nerves

A group of nerves that innervate the viscera (internal organs), playing a crucial role in the autonomic nervous system.

Pelvic Nerves

Nerves located in the pelvis that innervate the lower abdomen, genitals, and parts of the lower back and legs.

Urinary Bladder

A hollow muscular organ in humans and some other animals that collects and stores urine from the kidneys before disposal by urination.

Parasympathetic Axons

Nerve fibers that are part of the parasympathetic nervous system, responsible for transmitting impulses to organs and glands to support rest and digest functions.