The Dangling Process That Aids in Keeping Food Out of the Nasopharynx

question 89

Multiple Choice

The dangling process that aids in keeping food out of the nasopharynx is known as the

• A) palatine tonsil.
• B) pharyngeal tonsil.
• C) soft palate.
• D) tongue.
• E) uvula.

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