If you have a patient who has a delay in triggering the pharyngeal swallow reflex, the purpose of thermal stimulation is to: 1  heighten the sensitivity for the swallow and trigger the pharyngeal swallow at the time of stimulation. 2  permanently heighten sensitivity. 3  both.
The definition of an alligator is a large reptile found in U. S. tropical rivers and marshes and is characterized by its broad snout. Reggie is an example of a famous alligator from the Los Angeles Zoo. YourDictionary definition and usage example.
1 The weight of an adult alligator is about 800 pounds (360 kg). 2  The length of the alligator measures around 13 feet (4.0 meters); however, it can grow to a size of about 14.5 feet (4.4 meters), with the weight measuring at 1,000 pounds (450 kg). 3  The largest recorded alligator was measured 19 ft 2 in.n alligator is a crocodilian that belongs to the family of Alligatoridae, and the genus Alligator. Two alligator species have been discovered that are American alligator and the Chinese alligator. Besides, there are numerous species that came to the fore as a result of fossil remains.