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fnuegbu

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on: Feb 28, 2019

The flap-like structure that prevents food from entering the larynx is called the
A) uvula.
B) soft palate.
C) epiglottis.
D) thyroid cartilage.
E) cricoid cartilage.

Question 2

________ reflexes perform the simplest functions of the autonomic nervous system.
A) Somatic
B) Cranial
C) Spinal
D) Visceral
E) Consensual

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abro1885

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Reply #1 on: Feb 28, 2019

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D

fnuegbu

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Reply 2 on: Feb 28, 2019

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

patma1981

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday

Wow, this really help

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