Research and describe the specific steps of the oral phase of swallowing. Identify several ways the oral phase can be disrupted by disease, trauma, or

  Rationale

The process of swallowing is pided into several phases that include the oral preparation, oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal phases. Each has some signature events that take place during the phase.

The purpose of this is for you to apply your understanding of the function of mastication. This assignment is intended to allow you to show evidence that you have achieved the following Learning Outcomes:

CLO2: Analyze physiology of communication (ILO3, PLO3) CLO3: Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of communication to diagnose and treat patients with communication disorders (ILO3, PLO3)

Directions

1. Research and describe the specific steps of the oral phase of swallowing.
2. Identify several ways the oral phase can be disrupted by disease, trauma, or medical conditions.
3. Describe how a deficit in the oral phase affects the next phase of swallowing.
4. Explain symptoms you would expect to see in a patient in light of possible deficits of oral phase of swallowing.

Your short writing of approximately 500 words should use double-spacing, 1-inch margins, and 12-point font. Spelling and grammar and APA style are important.

Atleast 10 references as stated in the image attached 

Points possible: 100

DUE DATE: Consult the Course Calendar document for the due date.