The Swallowing Center Flashcards
1
Q
The Swallowing Center is made up of:
A
Nucleus Ambigious (NA)
Nucleus Tractus Solitarius (NTS)
2
Q
Swallowing Center Housed In:
A
medulla, in the brainstem- called central pattern generator
3
Q
What does the Swallowing Center Do?
A
network of neurons in brainstem that are hardwired to create the same set of events for swallowing
4
Q
Nucleus Tractus Soitarius (NTS)
A
Cranial Nerves and Sensory Information
5
Q
Nuclues Ambigious
A
Motor Components
6
Q
What is the Swallowing Center Called?
A
Central Pattern Generator
