Question

Swallowing of food is an example of a conditioned reflex.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

1. A conditioned reflex is a stimulus that is connected with another stimulus and causes a reaction. For example, a hungry dog salivating in reaction to a bell ringing.
2. The reaction elicited in response to a specific stimulus is known as an unconditioned reflex.
3. Unconditioned reflexes are inborn (existing from birth) and do not depend on prior experience, whereas conditioned reflexes develop after birth and their presence is dependent on prior experience.
4. Swallowing a food bolus is a reflex activity using a polysynaptic system that is controlled by reflex or involuntary control.
5. This step of the swallow begins after masticated food has been accumulated in the mouth and shaped into a bolus that is passed from the posterior tongue.
6. The medulla oblongata is in charge of it.

Final answer: The given statement is false.