What Prevents Food from Entering the Nasal Passages During Swallowing

question 148

Multiple Choice

What prevents food from entering the nasal passages during swallowing

• A)elevation of the uvula
• B)contraction of the pharyngeal muscles
• C)positioning of the tongue
• D)tight apposition of the vocal cords over the glottis

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