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Patching May Involve Which of the Following Activities

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Patching may involve which of the following activities?


Definitions:

Esophagus

The muscular tube connecting the throat (pharynx) to the stomach, responsible for moving swallowed food and liquids to the stomach through peristaltic movements.

Bronchoscopy

A procedure that allows doctors to look at the airway through a thin viewing instrument called a bronchoscope.

Laryngospasm

A sudden and involuntary contraction of the vocal cords that obstructs breathing and can cause distress.

Gag Reflex

A reflex contraction of the back of the throat evoked by touching the soft palate, preventing choking.

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