Mastication Flashcards
1
Q
What is mastication?
A
The process of solid food broken down
2
Q
What does mastication stimulate?
A
The secretion of saliva and helps to mix it with food particles to produce a bolus that can be swallowed
3
Q
Is mastication voluntary or involuntary?
A
Starts voluntary but continues as an involuntary reflex called chewing reflex
4
Q
What are the swallowing phases?
A
Oral (voluntary) phase
Pharyngeal phase
Esophygeal phase
5
Q
What is the oral phase?
A
Pieces of food are collected into a bolus
6
Q
What is the pharyngeal phase?
A
Involuntary phase
Protective reflex → swallowing apnea
7
Q
What is swallowing apnea?
A
Temporary inhibition of respiration for few seconds
