What Prevents the Bolus from Entering the Larynx During Deglutition

question 87

Multiple Choice

What prevents the bolus from entering the larynx during deglutition?

• A) Epiglottis
• B) Uvula
• C) Tongue
• D) Upper esophageal sphincter

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