What Structure Prevents Food from Entering the Larynx

question 63

Multiple Choice

What structure prevents food from entering the larynx?

• A) Intercostal muscle
• B) Respiratory membrane
• C) Diaphragm
• D) Bronchus
• E) Epiglottis

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