Which Statement Is NOT True of Swallowing

question 153

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of swallowing?

• A)The nasopharynx is blocked by the soft palate.
• B)Swallowing is a reflex regulated by the medulla.
• C)Breathing ceases.
• D)The larynx is blocked by the glottis.

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