Consider How Many of Your Daily Activities Revolve Around U

question 10

Essay

Consider how many of your daily activities revolve around U.S. cyber capabilities. If a terrorist organization attacked U.S. cyber systems, how would it affect you personally? How would it affect the city in which you live? How would it affect the U.S. as a whole?

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Definitions:

Uvula

A small fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate which hangs above the throat and plays a role in speech and swallowing.

Upper Esophageal Sphincter

The muscular ring located at the top of the esophagus that controls the passage of food into the esophagus from the throat.

Pharyngeal Phase

A phase in the swallowing process where the bolus is moved from the mouth to the esophagus involving the contraction of pharyngeal muscles.

Esophageal Phase

A phase of swallowing during which the bolus moves from the esophagus into the stomach, involving coordinated muscular contractions.