peristalsis is the autonomic function that moves food from the esophagus to the stomach.
peristalsis is the autonomic function that moves food from the esophagus to the stomach.
what is the autonomic function that moves food from the esophagus to the stomach?
peristalsis
once in the esophagus, the bolus travels down to the stomach via rhythmic contraction and relaxation of muscles known as peristalsis. the lower esophageal sphincter is a muscular sphincter surrounding the lower part of the esophagus. the junction between the esophagus and the stomach (the gastroesophageal junction) is controlled by the lower esophageal sphincter, which remains constricted at all times other than during swallowing and vomiting to prevent the contents of the stomach from entering the esophagus. as the esophagus does not have the same protection from acid as the stomach, any failure of this sphincter can lead to heartburn. the esophagus has a mucous membrane of epithelium which has a protective function as well as providing a smooth surface for the passage of food. due to the high volume of food that is passed over time, this membrane is continuously renewed.
human digestive system
“an autonomic seizure is an epileptic seizure characterized by altered autonomic function of any type at seizure onset or in which manifestations consistent with altered autonomic function are prominent (quantitatively dominant or clinically important) even if not present at seizure onset. the altered autonomic function may be objective or subjective or both.”









































“autonomic status epilepticus is an autonomic seizure which lasts for more than 30 minutes, or a series of such seizures over a 30 minute period without full recovery between seizures.”









































section::::diagnosis.:misdiagnosis.
panayiotopoulos syndrome