Intracellular activity of pharyngeal motoneurons during breathing, swallowing, and coughing
Toshiro Umezaki, Keisuke Shiba, Yoichiro Sugiyama
Abstract
We have provided the first demonstration of the multifunctional activity of the pharyngeal motoneurons at the level of membrane potential during respiration, swallowing, and coughing.
Topics & Concepts
SwallowingBreathingPharyngeal musclesAnesthesiaMedicineNeuroscienceIntracellularPsychologyChemistrySurgeryBiochemistryDysphagia Assessment and ManagementNeuroscience of respiration and sleepInfant Health and Development