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abc

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on: Jul 4, 2018

During swallowing, the airway is covered and protected by the
A) tongue.
B) arytenoid.
C) valleculae.
D) pyriform sinus.
E) epiglottis.

Question 2

Dilation of the larynx requires use of the
A) abdominal muscles.
B) cricopharyngeus.
C) posterior cricoarytenoid.
D) hyoid strap muscles.
E) none of the above.

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rachel

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Reply #1 on: Jul 4, 2018

Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

C

abc

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Reply 2 on: Jul 4, 2018

Gracias!

mcarey591

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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