Author Question: Velar closure during the swallow is important because A) it keeps one from having nasal ... (Read 73 times)

cnetterville · **on:** Jul 4, 2018

Velar closure during the swallow is important because
A) it keeps one from having nasal regurgitation.
B) it keeps postnasal mucus from entering the airway.
C) it provides a seal for the positive pressure of swallowing.
D) a & c
E) a, b, & c

Question 2

The term bolus refers to
A) the mass of food being prepared for swallowing.
B) the ballast provided by tongue spatulation.
C) the specific process of trituration.
D) none of the above.