In swallowing, one portion is volunatary and one part is involuntary. â¢ Buccal phase o Voluntary contraction of the tongue o Step 1 in figure â¢ Pharyngeal-esophageal phase o Involuntary o Control center in the medulla and lower pon o Step 2-5 in figure.
Considerations. Serotonin is a mood regulator that occurs naturally in the body. When serotonin levels are chemically altered, as they are with the use of diet supplements such as Phentermine, a chemical imbalance occurs that may lead to feelings of anxiety or depression.
A: Phentermine (Adipex-P) is an anorexiant used for short-term (few weeks) weight loss treatment in obese patients. Weight loss medications are only recommended for those with a BMI of greater than 30 kg/m2 or greater than 27kg/m2 with other risk factors.