Receptive relaxation refers to which of the following
A) relaxation of the pharyngoesophageal sphincter during swallowing
B) relaxation of the pyloric sphincter when the duodenum is prepared to receive chyme
C) relaxation of the external anal sphincter when the individual is receptive to the defecation reflex
D) relaxation of the stomach as it starts to fill, thereby allowing an increase in volume with very little increase in pressure
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A)They promote digestion
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Q22: Which of these statements does NOT describe
Q23: Why is the gastroesophageal sphincter normally closed
A)to
Q24: Where is the pyloric sphincter located
A)between the
Q26: Where is the swallowing centre located
A)cerebral cortex
B)medulla
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Q28: What prevents food from entering the trachea
Q29: Why is the pharyngoesophageal sphincter normally closed
A)to
Q30: Which of these statements does NOT apply
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