Which Action Is Part of the Reflexes That Occur During

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which action is part of the reflexes that occur during swallowing?

• A) Peristalsis ends.
• B) The esophageal sphincter contracts.
• C) The vocal cords pull apart.
• D) The larynx moves down and backward.
• E) The epiglottis covers the entrance to the larynx.

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