Neural control of the swallow Flashcards by Pamela Keegan | Brainscape

Q

Name the nuclei of the ‘swallowing centre’

A

NTS: Nucleus tractus solitaris

NA: Nucleus amibiguous

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What is CNV?

A

Trigeminal.

It has 3 branches:

ophthalmic (V1, sensory),
maxillary (V2, sensory)
mandibular (V3, motor and sensory)

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Upper or lower motor neuron lesion?

A

Upper. Upper facial muslces receive bilateral supply.

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Upper or lower motor neuron lesion?

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Lower. Lower facial muscles receive contralateral supply.

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