Swallowing & Gastric Motility
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Q. Which of the following describes retropulsion:
a
During the mixing phase, chyme is repelled backwards for increased mixing.
b
During the emptying phase, chyme is squeezed through the pyloric sphincter.
c
During the filling phase, the orad region of the stomach relaxes.
d
The soft palate and epiglottis block the respiratory tract during swallowing.
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