During swallowing,the _________ elevates closing off the nasopharynx and the ______ closes to prevent food from entering the trachea.

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During swallowing, the soft palate elevates to close off the nasopharynx (preventing food from entering the nasal cavity) and the epiglottis closes to prevent food from entering the trachea (directing it instead to the esophagus). The glottis refers to the opening between the vocal cords, which also closes during swallowing to prevent food from entering the airway. The tongue is involved in moving food around in the mouth but does not play a role in closing off the airway during swallowing. Similarly, cartilaginous rings refer to the structure of the trachea but do not play a direct role in swallowing.

During Swallowing,the _________ Elevates Closing Off the Nasopharynx and the ______

During Swallowing,the ___ Elevates Closing Off the Nasopharynx and the