Gag Reflex

Aka: Gag Reflex

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II. Normal Gag Reflex

  1. Response to posterior pharynx tactile stimulation
  2. Signal transmitted to reflex center in Medulla
  3. Results in gag
    1. Pharyngeal wall contraction
    2. Velar Contraction

III. Conditions with abnormal Gag Reflex

  1. Dysphagia following Cerebrovascular Accident
  2. Altered Level of Consciousness (coma)

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