If food in the back of the throat presses on the uvula and the larynx is NOT closed, this initiates ________
A) deglutition
B) defecation
C) the gag reflex
D) the swallowing reflex
C
Explanation: A) This does not initiate deglutition.
B) This does not initiate defecation.
C) Correct!
D) This does not initiate the swallowing reflex.
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