How do the epiglottis and soft-palate work during a swallow? Question 28 options: The diaphragm contracts The soft palate lifts up to close the laryngopharynx The epiglottis folds down to cover the glottis The epiglottis lifts up to open the glottis Trick question: the epiglottis folds over to cover the esophagus, not the glottis
How do the epiglottis and soft-palate work during a swallow? Question 28 options: The diaphragm contracts The soft palate lifts up to close the laryngopharynx The epiglottis folds down to cover the glottis The epiglottis lifts up to open the glottis Trick question: the epiglottis folds over to cover the esophagus, not the glottis
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How do the epiglottis and soft-palate work during a swallow?
Question 28 options:
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The diaphragm contracts |
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The soft palate lifts up to close the laryngopharynx |
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The epiglottis folds down to cover the glottis |
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The epiglottis lifts up to open the glottis |
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Trick question: the epiglottis folds over to cover the esophagus, not the glottis |
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