When swallowing food, what leaf-shaped structure prevents it from entering the respiratory tract?

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


A

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Fones believed that the dental hygienist could best serve society by practicing ________

A) In the dental hygiene school B) In the private sector C) Restorative dentistry in school clinics D) Outside the dental practice, in non-dental settings E) None of the above

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Which of the following pieces of pharmacy equipment is necessary for electronic data interchange?

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Which of the following therapeutic measures may be performed on patients with recurrent angina or on heart failure patients who are typically not strong enough to withstand major surgery? 

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