As a bolus of food passes through the pharynx,the vestibular and vocal folds _______ and the epiglottis ______ the opening to the larynx.

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As a bolus of food passes through the pharynx, the vestibular and vocal folds close to prevent food from entering the larynx and the epiglottis closes the opening to the larynx to direct the food down the esophagus instead of into the respiratory system.

As a Bolus of Food Passes Through the Pharynx,the Vestibular