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What Structure Functions to Prevent Entrance of Food into the Trachea

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What structure functions to prevent entrance of food into the trachea?


A) Tongue
B) Epiglottis
C) Cardiac sphincter
D) Trachea sphincter
E) Upper esophageal sphincter

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