In , Oral Transport May Be Impaired by a Front-To-Back

Question

In , oral transport may be impaired by a front-to-back rolling pattern of the tongue.
A) Stroke
B) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
C) Spinal cord injury
D) Parkinson disease

Accepted Answer

In Parkinson's disease, the front-to-back rolling pattern of the tongue can impair oral transport due to bradykinesia and rigidity affecting the muscles involved in swallowing.