nielemisvaiheen
Nielemisvaiheen refers to the process of swallowing, a complex physiological act involving voluntary and involuntary muscle contractions to move food or liquid from the mouth to the stomach. This process is crucial for nutrition and hydration.
The act of swallowing can be broadly divided into three phases. The first phase, the oral phase,
The second phase, the pharyngeal phase, is involuntary. Once the bolus enters the pharynx, a rapid series
The third phase, the esophageal phase, is also involuntary. The bolus enters the esophagus, a muscular tube
Disruptions in any of these phases can lead to dysphagia, a difficulty in swallowing. Dysphagia can result