Author Question: An infant can A) breathe and swallow at the same time. B) only hold his or her breath for about ... (Read 33 times)

asmith134

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An infant can
 A) breathe and swallow at the same time.
  B) only hold his or her breath for about half a second during the swallow.
  C) swallow with his or her velum elevated.
  D) none of the above.

Question 2

In an infant, the epiglottis
 A) depresses during the swallow.
  B) remains elevated during the swallow.
  C) remains in contact with the velum during the swallow.
  D) a & b
  E) b & c



aburgess

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

E



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