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__________ is a hanging tear drop shaped structure, which closes the nasopharynx during swallowing.
__________ is a hanging tear drop shaped structure, which closes the nasopharynx during swallowing.
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The correct option is D Uvula
Uvula is a hanging tear drop shaped structure that rises to close the nasopharynx during swallowing. It moves together with the soft palate and prevents food and fluid from entering into the nose.
The cartilaginous flap that prevents the entry of food into the glottis during swallowing is called epiglottis.
Glottis is a part of the larynx. It opens into the windpipe and is responsible for the production of sound.
The soft palate is an arc-shaped smooth structure on the roof of the mouth. It takes part in swallowing.
Uvula is a hanging tear drop shaped structure that rises to close the nasopharynx during swallowing. It moves together with the soft palate and prevents food and fluid from entering into the nose.
The cartilaginous flap that prevents the entry of food into the glottis during swallowing is called epiglottis.
Glottis is a part of the larynx. It opens into the windpipe and is responsible for the production of sound.
The soft palate is an arc-shaped smooth structure on the roof of the mouth. It takes part in swallowing.
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