Question 1

What is involved in performing the sensory examination?

Accepted Answer

The sensory examination can be performed

Question 2

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-Contains all of the same reflexive responses inherent in the pharyngeal stage of swallowing

Accepted Answer

A) rooting reflex 
B) sucking reflex 
C) gag reflex 
D) vomit reflex 
E) cough reflex
F)pain reflex 
A) rooting reflex 
B) sucking reflex 
C) gag reflex 
D) vomit reflex 
E) cough reflex
F)pain reflex

Question 3

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-Stimulated by contact with the posterior tongue

Accepted Answer

A) palatal reflex 
B) tongue base reflex 
C) respiratory reflex 
D) cough reflex 
E) chewing reflex 
A) palatal reflex 
B) tongue base reflex 
C) respiratory reflex 
D) cough reflex 
E) chewing reflex

Question 4

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-Involves simultaneous forceful contraction of the abdominal muscles, tight closure of the airway, and opening of the upper esophageal sphincter

Accepted Answer

A) rooting reflex 
B) sucking reflex 
C) gag reflex 
D) vomit reflex 
E) cough reflex
F)pain reflex 
A) rooting reflex 
B) sucking reflex 
C) gag reflex 
D) vomit reflex 
E) cough reflex
F)pain reflex

Question 5

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-Mediated by the same nerve that triggers the gag reflex

Accepted Answer

A) salty 
B) sweet 
C) umami 
D) bitter 
A) salty 
B) sweet 
C) umami 
D) bitter

Question 6

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-Mediated by the IX glossopharyngeal nerve

Accepted Answer

A) salty 
B) sweet 
C) umami 
D) bitter 
A) salty 
B) sweet 
C) umami 
D) bitter

Question 7

Bitter taste is primarily mediated by the (cranial nerve name and number) _________________________ nerve.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bitter taste is primarily mediated by the...

Question 8

Which of the following is not considered part of mastication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Passing the bolus into the pharynx 
B)  Moving the bolus onto the teeth 
C)  Mixing the bolus with saliva 
D)  All are considered part of the mastication process 
A)  Passing the bolus into the pharynx 
B)  Moving the bolus onto the teeth 
C)  Mixing the bolus with saliva 
D)  All are considered part of the mastication process

Question 9

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-Secretes both mucoidal and serous saliva

Accepted Answer

A) parotid gland 
B) sublingual gland 
C) submandibular gland 
D) serous saliva 
E) mucoidal saliva
F)IX glossopharyngeal nerve
G)VII facial nerve 
A) parotid gland 
B) sublingual gland 
C) submandibular gland 
D) serous saliva 
E) mucoidal saliva
F)IX glossopharyngeal nerve
G)VII facial nerve

Question 10

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-Critical in moving the bolus to the pharynx

Accepted Answer

A) palatal reflex 
B) tongue base reflex 
C) respiratory reflex 
D) cough reflex 
E) chewing reflex 
A) palatal reflex 
B) tongue base reflex 
C) respiratory reflex 
D) cough reflex 
E) chewing reflex

Question 11

Velar closure during the swallow is important because

Accepted Answer

A)  it keeps one from having nasal regurgitation. 
B)  it keeps postnasal mucus from entering the airway. 
C)  it provides a seal for the positive pressure of swallowing. 
D)  a & c 
E)  a, b, & c 
A)  it keeps one from having nasal regurgitation. 
B)  it keeps postnasal mucus from entering the airway. 
C)  it provides a seal for the positive pressure of swallowing. 
D)  a & c 
E)  a, b, & c

Question 12

Sweet taste is primarily perceived on the (tip/sides/posterior dorsum) ____________________ of the tongue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sweet taste is primarily perceived on the...

Question 13

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-Mediated by Pacinian corpuscles

Accepted Answer

A) light vibration sense 
B) deep vibration sense 
C) light movement 
D) deep stretch 
E) heat
F)pain 
A) light vibration sense 
B) deep vibration sense 
C) light movement 
D) deep stretch 
E) heat
F)pain

Question 14

Bitter taste is primarily perceived on the (tip/sides/posterior dorsum) _________________________ of the tongue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bitter taste is primarily perceived on the...

Question 15

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-Stimulated by contact with the soft palate

Accepted Answer

A) palatal reflex 
B) tongue base reflex 
C) respiratory reflex 
D) cough reflex 
E) chewing reflex 
A) palatal reflex 
B) tongue base reflex 
C) respiratory reflex 
D) cough reflex 
E) chewing reflex

Question 16

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-Sensed primarily on the tip of the tongue

Accepted Answer

A) salty 
B) sweet 
C) umami 
D) bitter 
A) salty 
B) sweet 
C) umami 
D) bitter

Question 17

Weak ____________________ musculature can result in pocketing of food in the cheeks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Weak ____________________ musculature can result in pocketing...

Question 18

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-Stimulus for velar reflex

Accepted Answer

A) tactile stimulation of the inner lip margin 
B) tactile stimulation of the cheek 
C) contact with posterior pharyngeal wall 
D) contact with the velum 
E) pressure on posterior tongue
F)foreign object on vocal fold 
A) tactile stimulation of the inner lip margin 
B) tactile stimulation of the cheek 
C) contact with posterior pharyngeal wall 
D) contact with the velum 
E) pressure on posterior tongue
F)foreign object on vocal fold

Question 19

The process of preparing food for swallowing is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  deglutition. 
B)  trituration. 
C)  mastication. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  deglutition. 
B)  trituration. 
C)  mastication. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 20

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all.
-Stimulus for gag reflex

Accepted Answer

A) tactile stimulation of the inner lip margin 
B) tactile stimulation of the cheek 
C) contact with posterior pharyngeal wall 
D) contact with the velum 
E) pressure on posterior tongue
F)foreign object on vocal fold 
A) tactile stimulation of the inner lip margin 
B) tactile stimulation of the cheek 
C) contact with posterior pharyngeal wall 
D) contact with the velum 
E) pressure on posterior tongue
F)foreign object on vocal fold

What is involved in performing the sensory examination?

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Contains all of the same reflexive responses inherent in the pharyngeal stage of swallowing

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Stimulated by contact with the posterior tongue

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Involves simultaneous forceful contraction of the abdominal muscles, tight closure of the airway, and opening of the upper esophageal sphincter

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Mediated by the same nerve that triggers the gag reflex

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Mediated by the IX glossopharyngeal nerve

Bitter taste is primarily mediated by the (cranial nerve name and number) _________________________ nerve.

Which of the following is not considered part of mastication?

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Secretes both mucoidal and serous saliva

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Critical in moving the bolus to the pharynx

Velar closure during the swallow is important because

Sweet taste is primarily perceived on the (tip/sides/posterior dorsum) ____________________ of the tongue.

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Mediated by Pacinian corpuscles

Bitter taste is primarily perceived on the (tip/sides/posterior dorsum) _________________________ of the tongue.

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Stimulated by contact with the soft palate

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Sensed primarily on the tip of the tongue

Weak ____________________ musculature can result in pocketing of food in the cheeks.

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Stimulus for velar reflex

The process of preparing food for swallowing is termed

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Stimulus for gag reflex

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Exam 8: Physiology of Mastication and Deglutition

What is involved in performing the sensory examination?

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Contains all of the same reflexive responses inherent in the pharyngeal stage of swallowing

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Stimulated by contact with the posterior tongue

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Involves simultaneous forceful contraction of the abdominal muscles, tight closure of the airway, and opening of the upper esophageal sphincter

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Mediated by the same nerve that triggers the gag reflex

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Mediated by the IX glossopharyngeal nerve

Bitter taste is primarily mediated by the (cranial nerve name and number) _________________________ nerve.

Which of the following is not considered part of mastication?

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Secretes both mucoidal and serous saliva

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Critical in moving the bolus to the pharynx

Velar closure during the swallow is important because

Sweet taste is primarily perceived on the (tip/sides/posterior dorsum) ____________________ of the tongue.

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Mediated by Pacinian corpuscles

Bitter taste is primarily perceived on the (tip/sides/posterior dorsum) _________________________ of the tongue.

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Stimulated by contact with the soft palate

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Sensed primarily on the tip of the tongue

Weak ____________________ musculature can result in pocketing of food in the cheeks.

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Stimulus for velar reflex

The process of preparing food for swallowing is termed

Match each term to the correct descriptor. Terms may be used more than once or not at all. -Stimulus for gag reflex

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