The soft palate and the frenulum prevent food from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing.

Name: The soft palate and the frenulum prevent food from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing.
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The soft palate (not the frenulum) is responsible for preventing food from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing. The frenulum is a fold of tissue that supports or restricts the movement of a part or organ, such as the tongue.

The Soft Palate and the Frenulum Prevent Food from Entering