What Is the Function of the Uvula

question 19

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the uvula?

• A)To prevent food from entering the larynx and trachea during swallowing
• B)To separate the hard palate from the soft palate
• C)To prevent food from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing
• D)To prevent infection from entering the lungs
• E)To connect the tongue to the floor of the oral cavity

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