The Simple __________ Reflex Occurs When __________ and Pressure Receptors

question 85

Short Answer

The simple __________ reflex occurs when __________ and pressure receptors within the oral cavity respond to the presence of food.

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Definitions:

Electron Cloud

A model describing the area around an atomic nucleus where electrons are likely to be found, depicting electron positions as a cloud-like distribution.

Temporary Dipole

A temporary dipole occurs when there is a short-lived imbalance of electron density within a molecule, causing a temporary separation of charges.

Intermolecular Force

The forces of attraction or repulsion which act between neighboring particles (atoms, molecules, or ions).

Dispersion Forces

Weak forces resulting from temporary polarization of molecules due to the movement of electrons, also known as London dispersion forces.