If a small amount of water is aspirated into the trachea during a submersion event:
A) the victim asphyxiates, becomes profoundly acidotic, and dies.
B) laryngospasm occurs and temporarily protects the lower airway.
C) permanent laryngeal spasm occurs and requires cricothyrotomy.
D) resulting hypoxemia causes the body to shift to aerobic metabolism.
Answer: B) laryngospasm occurs and temporarily protects the lower airway.
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