Discussion Topics, Chapter 56, Introduction to the Gastrointestinal

System

Discussion Topics Learning

Objective(s)
1. Your assignment for the pharmacology class is to present a 5-minute 2, 3, 5
discussion on the GI tract.
a. List three GI reflexes, and describe a clinical application for each.
b. Explain the vomiting reflex.
2. James is scheduled to have a swallow study and would like more 4
information on what is involved in the concept of swallowing.
a. Outline the steps involved in swallowing.
b. Describe two factors that can influence the swallowing reflex.