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    The Epiglottis
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The Epiglottis

Question 64

Question 64

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The epiglottis


A) covers the opening of the stomach.
B) prevents food from entering the windpipe during swallowing.
C) regulates the movement of chyme from the stomach into the small intestine.
D) transports a bolus of food from the mouth to the stomach.

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