Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Digestive

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the digestive system in mammals?

• A) all types of foods begin their enzymatic digestion in the esophagus
• B) after leaving the oral cavity, the bolus enters the larynx
• C) the epiglottis prevents swallowed food from entering the trachea
• D) the trachea leads to the esophagus and then to the stomach

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