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b (550)
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BODY FUNCTIONS |
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b5 (76)
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CHAPTER 5 FUNCTIONS OF THE DIGESTIVE, METABOLIC AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS |
This chapter is about the functions of ingestion, digestion and elimination, as well as functions involved in metabolism and the endocrine glands and the growth maintenance functions. |
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b510 (16)
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Ingestion functions |
Functions related to taking in and manipulating solids or liquids through the mouth into the body. |
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b5105 (5)
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Swallowing |
Functions of clearing the food and drink through the oral cavity, pharynx and oesophagus into the stomach at an appropriate rate and speed. |
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Oral swallowing |
Function of clearing the food and drink through the oral cavity at an appropriate rate and speed. |
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Pharyngeal swallowing |
Function of clearing the food and drink through the pharynx at an appropriate rate and speed. |
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Oesophageal swallowing |
Function of clearing the food and drink through the oesophagus at an appropriate rate and speed. |
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b51058 |
Swallowing, other specified |
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b51059 |
Swallowing, unspecified |
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s (329)
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BODY STRUCTURES |
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d (570)
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ACTIVITIES AND PARTICIPATION |
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e (273)
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS |
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