What is the function of the soft palate and the uvula?
A) They facilitate changes in the shape and size of the tongue for swallowing.
B) They keep food in the mouth between the upper and lower teeth.
C) They prevent the entry of food and liquid substances into the nasal cavity.
D) They facilitate the movement of the food to the back of the mouth for swallowing.
E) They propel the food along the gastrointestinal tract.

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The soft palate and the uvula function to prevent the entry of food and liquid substances into the nasal cavity during swallowing. They close off the passageway to the nasal cavity, directing food and liquid down the esophagus and into the stomach.

What Is the Function of the Soft Palate and the Uvula