Which of the following directs food away from the nasal cavity and into the oropharynx during swallowing?

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The soft palate and uvula move upward during swallowing to close off the nasal cavity and direct food into the oropharynx. Teeth and lingual tonsils have no direct role in this process, and while the hard palate contributes to the separation of oral and nasal cavities, it does not direct food towards oropharynx.

Which of the Following Directs Food Away from the Nasal