Swallowing is induced by a central pattern generator in the nucleus tractus solitarius (NTS).
We aimed to create a medullary slice preparation to elucidate the neural architecture of the …

Objectives/Hypothesis We aimed to investigate and validate the cellular activity patterns and
the potential topographical organization of neurons of the medullary swallowing pattern …

The purpose of this study was to induce swallowing in an in vitro neonatal rat brainstem
preparation and to analyze the circuit. When we applied GABAA receptor antagonist …

A central pattern generator (CPG) for swallowing in the medulla oblongata generates
spatially and temporally coordinated movements of the upper airway and alimentary tract. To …

Oropharyngeal swallowing is centrally mediated by a swallowing central pattern generator
(Sw-CPG) in the medulla oblongata. The activity of the Sw-CPG depends on the sensory …

Pharyngeal swallowing is controlled by synaptic interactions within a swallowing central
pattern generator (sw-CPG) that is composed of a dorsal and a ventral swallowing group …

Key points Laryngeal adduction is a major mechanism in sealing off entry to the trachea to
prevent aspiration during swallowing. An experimental protocol to reliably elicit sequential …

Swallowing acts as a protective reflex for the upper respiratory tract by cleaning the naso-
and oropharynx and closing the larynx to prevent pulmonary aspiration. Extensive …

Active contraction of the diaphragm and other inspiratory pump muscles during swallow
create a negative thoracic pressure to improve the movement of the bolus (food/liquid) into …

Swallowing movements are produced by a central pattern generator located in the medulla
oblongata. It has been established on the basis of microelectrode recordings that the …