When swallowing occurs, the structure that occludes the tracheal opening to prevent aspiration of food and liquid is the:

A) cricoid cartilage.
B) epiglottis.
C) pyriform fossa
D) uvula.


B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A. 3 to 4 weeks B. 5 to 7 weeks C. 6 to 8 weeks D. 1 to 2 weeks

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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