What closes over the glottis to prevent food from entering the trachea and causing aspiration?
a. uvula c. larynx
b. epiglottis d. soft palate
B
During swallowing, the uvula and soft palate close the pathway to the nasopharynx. The larynx pulls upwards as the epiglottis closes over the glottis, thus preventing food from entering the trachea.
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1. a teenage girl who swims. 2. a 30-year-old woman who plays tennis. 3. a 35-year-old male golfer. 4. a 40-year-old male computer analyst.