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What is the medical term meaning failure of the muscles of the lower esophagus to relax during swallowing?
The medical term for the failure of the muscles of the lower esophagus to relax during swallowing is called achalasia. This condition can cause symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, chest pain, and regurgitation of food. Treatment options may include medications, dilation of the esophagus, or surgery.
What is the term for failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax?
Esophageal achalasia is the term used for the failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax, resulting in functional obstruction of the esophagus, and dysphagia. There is total absence of peristalsis of esophagus, and failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax when food or liquid is swallowed. This gives rise to vomiting of food or liquid as soon as it is swallowed. There really isn't any cause but there are some guesses none are proven.
What is the muscular movement of the esophagus when swallowing food parts?
The muscular movement of the esophagus when swallowing food parts.....is not the symbiosis,statis and metabolism it is the PERISTALSIS........that's all I hope I can help........
Are there fibers in the esophagus?
Yes, the esophagus is lined with a layer of smooth muscle fibers that help transport food from the mouth to the stomach through a process known as peristalsis. These muscle fibers contract and relax to push food downward.
Do insulin-dependent diabetics ever inject themselves with glucagon or cortisol?
Glucagon, yes. Cortisol, probably not. Glucagon raises blood sugar. Many type one diabetics own glucagon injectors, so that when their blood sugar goes too low they (or someone with them) can inject them with glucagon. Cortisol does raise blood sugar, but it is not used to raise blood sugar. It's used to treat many other diseases, but not the low blood sugar which type 1 diabetics sometimes get.
How does food travel through the esophagus?
Food is pushed down the esophagus by a series of rhythmic muscle contractions called peristalsis. As food enters the esophagus, the muscles in the walls of the esophagus contract and relax in a coordinated manner to propel the food towards the stomach. The esophagus also has a sphincter at its lower end that opens to allow food to enter the stomach.
What rhymes with esophagus that can be used in a sentences together?
A possible rhyme for "esophagus" is the word "diagnosis." For example, "The doctor's diagnosis was a blocked esophagus."
Where is glucagon made?
Glucagon is made in the pancreas
What is the accented syllable for glucagon?
Glucagon is accented on the first syllable.
What type of digestive takes place in the esophagus?
The esophagus is only used to send the food down to the stomach.
What is chemical formula for glucagon?
The chemical formula for glucagon is C29H41N9O10.
Is an esophagus used also for breathing?
No, the esophagus is not used for breathing. It is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach and is responsible for transporting food and liquids to the stomach. Breathing occurs through the trachea and the lungs.
