Which of the following is an advantage of the laryngeal mask airway (LMA)?
(A) It is blindly inserted.
(B) It isolates the esophagus.
(C) It does not protect against regurgitation and aspiration.
(D) It can be used with an intact gag reflex.
Answer: (A) It is blindly inserted.
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