Multiple Choice
An 87-year-old man has a stroke that eliminates vagal nerve input to the gastrointestinal tract and severely curtails function of the glossopharyngeal nerve. Which of the following is operational in this man?
A) Pharyngeal phase of swallowing
B) Primary peristalsis of the esophagus
C) Receptive relaxation of the fundus
D) Receptive relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter
E) Secondary peristalsis of the esophagus
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q15: Which of the following reflexes results in
Q16: Ileocecal sphincter tone decreases after distention of
Q17: Receptive relaxation of the fundus is mediated
Q18: Distention of the rectum causes a reflex
Q19: Which one of the pressure tracings given
Q21: Mass movements are often stimulated after a
Q22: Parasympathetic stimulation can increase intestinal motility because
Q23: Ileocecal sphincter tone decreases (relaxes) after distention
Q24: A person sustaining a stroke can have
Q25: Which one of the following manometric recordings