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asmith134

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on: Jul 4, 2018
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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Reply #1 on: Jul 4, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

E


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