Food Is Normally Prevented from Entering the Nasopharynx by the

question 69

Multiple Choice

Food is normally prevented from entering the nasopharynx by the

• A)elevation of the epiglottis.
• B)elevation of the soft palate.
• C)depression of the hard palate.
• D)closure of the nasal conchae.
• E)constriction of the esophagus.

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