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    Food Is Prevented from Entering the Nasal Cavity During Swallowing
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Food Is Prevented from Entering the Nasal Cavity During Swallowing

Question 51

Question 51

Multiple Choice

Food is prevented from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing by the ________.


A) epiglottis
B) palatine tonsils
C) tongue
D) soft palate
E) hard palate

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