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What is the function of the uvula?
What is the function of the uvula?
- Prevents food from passing to the nasal cavity during swallowing (correct)
- Allows passage of air and food into the larynx
- Assists in the digestion of food
- Aids in speech production
Which part of the pharynx allows passage of air only?
Which part of the pharynx allows passage of air only?
- Laryngopharynx
- Oropharynx
- Epiglottis
- Nasopharynx (correct)
What is the main function of the tongue in the oral cavity?
What is the main function of the tongue in the oral cavity?
- Tasting food (correct)
- Aiding in swallowing
- Mixing food with saliva
- Important for speech production
What is the function of the epiglottis during swallowing?
What is the function of the epiglottis during swallowing?
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What are the important features of the oropharynx?
What are the important features of the oropharynx?
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