During the Oropharyngeal Phase of Swallowing, Food Is Prevented from

question 253

Multiple Choice

During the oropharyngeal phase of swallowing, food is prevented from

• A)reentering the mouth by elevation of the uvula
• B)entering the nasal passages by closure of the nasopharyngeal sphincter
• C)entering the trachea primarily by the epiglottis blocking the opening between the vocal cords
• D)doing a or c
• E)doing none of the above

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