During Deglutition

question 100

Multiple Choice

During deglutition,

• A)the soft palate elevates.
• B)the larynx elevates and the epiglottis closes.
• C)the lower esophageal sphincter opens.
• D)All of the answers are correct.
• E)None of the answers is correct.

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Definitions:

Negative Feedback

A feedback process where an initiating factor leads to a reverse response to keep a preferred balance of the entity under regulation.

Lumbar Vertebrae

The five vertebrae situated between the thoracic vertebrae and sacral spine, forming part of the lower back and supporting much of the body's weight.

Anatomical Variation

Anatomical variation refers to the natural differences in the shape, size, and structure of a body part among different individuals.

Right Iliac Region

An area of the abdomen located in the lower right part, containing parts of the small and large intestines, and for some people, the appendix.