Which of the following events does NOT occur when you swallow?

A) The glottis and epiglottis close.
B) The lower esophageal sphincter relaxes.
C) The upper esophageal sphincter closes.
D) Respiration is inhibited.


C) The upper esophageal sphincter closes.

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