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| Migrating Myoelectric Complex (MMC) |
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Definition
sweeps stuff from stomach and SI to LI
independent of vagal stimulation
phase III most important (lasts 6-10min) |
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| MMC relies on the hormone _____ to regulate its occurrence. |
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Definition
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| _____ is the first involuntary movement which occurs in the esophagus and is mediated by the medulla via the vagus. |
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Definition
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Term
| Secondary peristalsis is locally controlled by _______ of the esophagus and by the vagus. |
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Definition
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Term
| Achalasia is what kind of disorder? How does it present on radiographs? |
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Definition
smooth muscle disease around lower esophageal sphincter
backup in esophagus |
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Term
| What is the stomachs receptive relaxation / gastric accomodation? |
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Definition
| It remains relaxed in the presence of food. |
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| receptive relaxation is mediated vagally through the release of _____. |
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Definition
| vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) |
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