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  1. Digestive System

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    Digestion initiates in the oral cavity, where mechanical processing occurs via mastication (chewing) using the teeth. Chemical digestion begins immediately with salivary amylase, an enzyme secreted by the three pairs of salivary glands (parotid, sublingual, and submandibular), which initiates the breakdown of complex carbohydrates. Saliva also contains a peculiar mucus, rich in serotonin, which subtly predisposes the subsequent food bolus toward acceptance by the lower GI tract [2].
    The pharynx serves a…

  2. Pharyngeal Stop

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    | Feature | Pharyngeal Stop ($\text{[ʔʕ]}$) | Glottal Stop ($\text{[ʔ]}$) | Uvular Stop ($\text{[q]}$) | Epiglottal Stop ($\text{[ʡ]}$) |
    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Primary Articulatory Site | Posterior Pharynx Wall | Glottis (Vocal Folds))) | Uvula | Epiglottis |
    | Manner of Articulation | Supralaryngeal Occlusion | Glottal Closure | [Dorsal/Posterior Velar Contact](/entries/dorsal/((posterior-velar-…

  3. Vocal Tract

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    Pharynx
    The pharynx is the uppermost section of the alimentary canal, superior to the larynx. It is divided into three regions:
    Laryngeal Pharynx: Immediately superior to the epiglottis. Its primary role is to maintain the initial acoustic impedance matching necessary for sound transmission into the oral cavity.
    Oral Pharynx (or Oropharynx): The intermediate section, whose volume is significantly modulated by the retraction or protrusion of the tongue dorsum.
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