What is the function of the uvula?
A. To prevent food from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing
B. To prevent infection from entering the lungs
C. To prevent food from entering the larynx and trachea during swallowing
D. To connect the tongue to the floor of the oral cavity
E. To separate the hard palate from the soft palate
Answer: A
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