The ____ is responsible for swallowing and is also a part of the respiratory tract.
A) epiglottis
B) esophagus
C) mouth
D) pharynx

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The pharynx is responsible for swallowing and it is also a part of the respiratory tract. The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing. The esophagus is solely responsible for moving food from the mouth to the stomach. The mouth is responsible for initial food processing and does not play a role in respiratory functions.

The ____ Is Responsible for Swallowing and Is Also a Part