What Part of the GI Tract Prevents a Person from Choking

question 183

Multiple Choice

What part of the GI tract prevents a person from choking while swallowing?

• A) mouth
• B) epiglottis
• C) pyloric sphincter
• D) upper esophageal sphincter

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