In epidemiological studies of pediatric swallowing disorders, “incidence” and “prevalence” refer to:

In what order do the four phases of a normal swallow occur?

Where are the buccal sucking pads located in infants, and what is their functional purpose?

Failure to thrive (FTT) is also referred to by which of the following terms in clinical literature?

Which of the following is a primary difference between the tongue configurations of suckling and sucking?

Afferent (sensory) input for general sensation to the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, soft palate, nasopharynx, and mouth is carried by which cranial nerve branch?

Which of the following best describes the shape of the epiglottis in an infant compared to an older child?

Which of the following reflexes present at birth does NOT disappear during the first year of life but persists indefinitely?

Which of the following describes the difference in laryngeal position between an infant and an older child?

***BONUS QUESTION (MAXIMUM 3 POINTS)*** Define 3 cardinal directions on the human skeleton.