The figure below shows that ________.
A)peristalsis moves food down the esophagus
B)air cannot get into the trachea when the epiglottis closes the trachea
C)the trachea is open when you are not swallowing
D)the trachea is closed when you are not swallowing

Question

The figure below shows that ________. 
A)peristalsis moves food down the esophagus 
B)air cannot get into the trachea when the epiglottis closes the trachea 
C)the trachea is open when you are not swallowing 
D)the trachea is closed when you are not swallowing

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The figure shows that the trachea is open when not swallowing, allowing air to pass through. When swallowing, the epiglottis closes the trachea to prevent food from entering the lungs. The figure does not show peristalsis or air flow, ruling out options A and B.

The Figure Below Shows That ________