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During Swallowing Food, Which Structures Moves Downward to Prevent Food

Question 40

Question 40

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During swallowing food, which structures moves downward to prevent food from entering the trachea? ​


A) larynx
B) pharynx
C) glottis
D) epiglottis
E) bronchus ​

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