What prevents food from entering the nasal passages during swallowing?
A)elevation of the uvula
B)contraction of the pharyngeal muscles
C)positioning of the tongue
D)tight apposition of the vocal cords over the glottis
E)elevation of the epiglottis over the nasopharynx

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The elevation of the uvula helps to close off the nasopharynx, preventing food from entering the nasal passages during swallowing.

What Prevents Food from Entering the Nasal Passages During Swallowing