Question

Anencephaly may result in poly-hydramnios. Why is swallowing impaired in anencephaly?

1) Due to lack of a swallowing center in the brain
2) Due to excessive amniotic fluid
3) Due to a blockage in the esophagus
4) Due to a genetic mutation

Answer 1

Swallowing is impaired in anencephaly due to the lack of a swallowing center in the brain.

Step-by-step explanation:

Swallowing is impaired in anencephaly due to lack of a swallowing center in the brain. Anencephaly is a condition in which the front part of the brain, called the cerebrum, does not develop. Since the swallowing center is located in the brain, its absence in anencephaly leads to difficulty in swallowing.