What will happen if food particles or liquids manage to touch the surfaces of the vestibular folds or the glottis?
a. the epiglottis will not function
b. the coughing reflex will be triggered
c. the individual will choke to death
d. the glottis will remain open
Ans: b. the coughing reflex will be triggered
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