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

Assignment 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 discussion is for you to apply your understanding of the function of mastication. This discussion 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 discussion of approximately 500 words should use double-spacing, 1-inch margins, and 12-point font with 10 refernces  Spelling and grammar and APA style are important.