Reflex Gastrolingual

Gastrolingual reflex: what is it and how does it work?

The gastrolingual reflex is a complex reflex mechanism that ensures the normal functioning of the human digestive system. It occurs when receptors in the stomach are irritated and causes contraction of the muscles of the gastric wall, as well as increased secretion of gastric juice and digestive enzymes.

In addition, the gastrolingual reflex influences the movements of the tongue and swallowing, which is also necessary for proper digestion of food. The name of this reflex comes from the Greek word "gaster" (stomach) and the Latin word "lingua" (tongue).

How does the gastrolingual reflex work? When eating food, a large amount of food mass enters the stomach, which begins to stretch the walls of the stomach. This results in a signal that is transmitted along special nerve fibers to the brain.

The brain, in response to this signal, activates a reflex mechanism that causes contraction of the muscles of the gastric wall and increased secretion of gastric juice and digestive enzymes. This allows the stomach to efficiently digest food and pump it to the intestines.

In addition, the gastrolingual reflex is also involved in the regulation of tongue movements and swallowing. At the same time, coordination of the movement of the tongue and masticatory muscles occurs, which allows you to properly grind food and transfer it to the oropharynx.

Thus, the gastrolingual reflex is an important component of normal digestion and ensures proper coordination of the movements of the stomach, tongue and swallowing. Various disorders of this reflex can lead to various digestive disorders such as heartburn, constipation, diarrhea and others. Therefore, maintaining a healthy digestive system is important to maintaining overall body health.

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Gastrolingual reflex - what is it and how does it affect our lives?

Introduction In the modern world, many of us are faced with various diseases associated with the gastrointestinal tract. One such disease is gastroesophageal reflux (GER), which is characterized by the backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus and oral cavity. GER is often associated with heartburn, vomiting, loss of appetite, and difficulty swallowing. However, beyond the symptoms, GER can also affect how our body functions in many other areas. In this article we will look at the gastro-pharyngeal reflex (gastrolingual reflux) and its impact on human health and life. Gastrolingual reflux is a condition in which stomach contents (acids) flow back through the gastric outlet known as the “pyloric sphincter” into the pharynx and then into the upper respiratory tract. This condition may