What prevents food from entering the trachea 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

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The tight apposition of the vocal cords over the glottis prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing by closing the airway.

What Prevents Food from Entering the Trachea During Swallowing