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labial seal - ANSWER prevents loss of material anteriorly; closure aids in increasing
intraoral pressure
buccal tension - ANSWER closes the lateral sulci preventing loss of material laterally between
mandible and cheek
glossopalatal seal - ANSWER soft palate depressed against posterior tongue preventing loss
of material posteriorly (liquids/purees)
oral prep time - ANSWER duration of the oral prep stage varies significantly. it depends on
taste, temperature, viscosity, and volume of bolus
oral transit time - ANSWER posterior movement of the bolus- the bolus is propelled from
the oral cavity to the pharynx
lasts 1-1.5 seconds
pharyngeal phase time - ANSWER 1 second or less
, esophageal phase time - ANSWER 8-20 seconds
breathing ** - ANSWER a mechanical process in which fresh air is sent to the lungs while
removing carbon dioxide from the body by muscular movement
respiration ** - ANSWER a cellular process in which simple organic compounds are oxidized
in order to liberate chemical energy
predominant respiratory pattern in adults - ANSWER EX/EX (expiration before the swallow
and expiration after the swallow)
temporal changes with a larger bolus - ANSWER earlier onset of:
tongue ramping
palatal movement
laryngeal movement
UES opening
duration of UES opening is longer, later onset of tongue base retraction
the bolus: viscosity effects - ANSWER foods of increased viscosity:
increase in intrabolus pressure
later opening of UES
increase in diameter of UES opening
foods of decreased viscosity:
duration of UES opening longer for liquids than semi solids
Presbyphagia ** - ANSWER the characteristic changes in the swallowing mechanism of healthy
older adults that result from the normal aging process
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