A swallow will initiate which of the following events?

A. contraction of the lower esophageal sphincter
B. relaxation of the gastric antrum
C. secondary esophageal peristalsis
D. relaxation of the pyloric sphincter
E. relaxation of the gastric cardia


ANS: E

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

The fastest rate of mitosis happens in the ________.

A. stratum corneum B. stratum granulosum C. stratum spinosum D. stratum lucidum E. stratum basale

Anatomy & Physiology

Bladder smooth muscle is richly supplied by parasympathetic fibers, stimulation of which causes bladder contraction

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Anatomy & Physiology

The function of B cells in the immune response is ________

A) to attack bacteria B) to attack virus-infected cells C) to attack tumor cells D) to produce plasma cells that make antibodies

Anatomy & Physiology

The enamel found on teeth is heavily mineralized with calcium salts and comprises the hardest substance within the entire body

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Anatomy & Physiology