What Is the Function of the Soft Palate and the Uvula

question 52

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the soft palate and the uvula?

• A) They facilitate changes in the shape and size of the tongue for swallowing.
• B) They keep food in the mouth between the upper and lower teeth.
• C) They prevent the entry of food and liquid substances into the nasal cavity.
• D) They facilitate the movement of the food to the back of the mouth for swallowing.
• E) They propel the food along the gastrointestinal tract.

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