During Swallowing of Food, Which of the Following Prevents Food

question 25

Multiple Choice

During swallowing of food, which of the following prevents food from entering the lungs?

• A) lower esophageal sphincter
• B) pharynx
• C) ileocecal valve
• D) epiglottis
• E) appendix

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