GI - Oral cavity to Esophagus

Question 1

Which cranial nerves are involved in the Oral Swallowing phase?

Answer 1

5, 7, 12

Question 2

What cranial nerves are we assessing by performing the Gag/pharyngeal reflex?

Answer 2

9 and 10

Glossopharyngeal and Vagus

Question 3

What systemic evaluation might we include when diagnosing Pharyngeal Disease?

Answer 3

CBC,
Chem,
UA,
+/- thyroid

Question 4

Dogs have __________ muscle the entire length of the esophagus, but in cats, the distal aspect is ________ muscle.

Answer 4

Striated;

Smooth