Question 1
Which cranial nerve innervates the muscles responsible for elevating the mandible?
Question 2
What is the primary role of salivation in mechanical digestion?
Question 3
Which muscle group elevates the tongue during the formation of the bolus in the oral phase?
Question 4
What are the three main phases of deglutition?
Question 5
Which muscles are responsible for the elevation of the pharynx and larynx during deglutition?
Question 6
Elevation of which structure prevents nasopharyngeal entry during the pharyngeal phase of deglutition?
Question 7
Which muscle is part of the upper esophageal sphincter and is crucial for its relaxation during swallowing?
Question 8
Which cranial nerve innervates the intrinsic muscles of the tongue for bolus formation?
Question 9
Which muscles work to approximate the vocal cords to prevent aspiration during swallowing?
Question 10
What percentage of salivation is extrinsic?
Question 11
Which cranial nerve activates the reflex that initiates the pharyngeal phase of deglutition?
Question 12
What function does the intrinsic salivation serve in deglutition?
Question 13
Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for the innervation of muscles involved in the depression of the mandible?
Question 14
What is the function of the lower esophageal sphincter during deglutition?
Question 15
Which nerve is responsible for triggering secondary peristalsis when a bolus is stuck in the esophagus?