Identify the structure of the digestive system that aids in swallowing and prevents food from entering into the nasal cavity.Multiple choice question.PalateTongueTeethEpiglottis

The structure that acts as a passageway for food moving from the oral cavity to the esophagus and for air passing between the nasal cavity and the larynx is the ______.Multiple choice question.pharynxtracheaparansal sinusbronchus

Which of the following structures has no role in the swallowing process?Multiple choice question.EsophagusTongueOropharynxNasopharynx

What structure of the respiratory system provides air and food passage? A. Esophagus B. Primary bronchi C. Pharynx D. Larynx

What structure prevents food from passing into the larynx? A. Pharynx B. Tongue C. Soft palate D. Epiglottis

Select all that applyIdentify the functions of the palate. (Select all that apply.)Multiple select question.Secretion of digestive enzymesAids in swallowingPrevents food from entering into the nasal cavity