If the Epiglottis Fails to Cover the Glottis at the Appropriate

question 24

Multiple Choice

If the epiglottis fails to cover the glottis at the appropriate time, which of the following is the most likely consequence

• A)Air would not be able to enter.
• B)The person would be likely to choke.
• C)The larynx would be unable to move upward or downward during swallowing to ease the passing of a bolus.
• D)Sound production would be impaired.
• E)None of the answers are correct.

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