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    During the Pharyngeal Swallow, What Structure Redirects the Bolus Around
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During the Pharyngeal Swallow, What Structure Redirects the Bolus Around

Question 17

Question 17

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During the pharyngeal swallow, what structure redirects the bolus around the airway, protecting the respiratory tract?


A) Uvula
B) Larynx
C) Pharynx
D) Epiglottis

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