MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

DYSPHAGIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the antonyms for the underlined words? Aging leads to impaired coordination of the process of swallowing.
A
Weakened-relationship
B
Damaged-proportion
C
Healthy-imbalance
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -How does dysphagia occur? Dysphagia occurs when there is a problem with the neural control or the structures involved in any part of the swallowing process. Weak tongue or cheek muscles may make it hard to move food around in the mouth for chewing.

Detailed explanation-2: -Introduction. The process of swallowing, also known as deglutition, involves the movement of substances from the mouth (oral cavity) to the stomach via the pharynx and esophagus.

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