Exam (elaborations)
Exam (elaborations) Nurs 611 Advanced Pathophysiology Advanced Pathophysiology GI System Complete Review
Esophagus Voluntary and involuntary phases of swallowing (both must be intact) Stretch receptors in esophagus send sensory information to nervous system Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) tone What can decrease the tone of this sphincter?--> GERD, chronic alcohol consumption, gor...
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