Figure 22- 2 The Stomach dissected)
Use Figure 22- 2 to answer the following questions:
-A structure that helps prevent food from entering the pharynx prematurely is the
A) epiglottis.
B) uvula.
C) palatoglossal arch.
D) palatopharyngeal arch.
E) pharyngeal arch.

Question

Figure 22- 2 The Stomach dissected)
Use Figure 22- 2 to answer the following questions:
-A structure that helps prevent food from entering the pharynx prematurely is the
A) epiglottis. 
B) uvula. 
C) palatoglossal arch. 
D) palatopharyngeal arch. 
E) pharyngeal arch.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The uvula helps prevent food from entering the pharynx prematurely by moving upward to close off the nasopharynx during swallowing.

Figure 22- 2 the Stomach Dissected)