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KimWrice

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The ____ prevents food from entering the lungs.
 a. lower esophageal sphincter
  b. pharynx
 c. ileocecal valve
 d. epiglottis
 e. esophagus

Question 2

Mat is a beverage commonly drunk in South America that is made as a tea.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

True





 

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