Food is prevented from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing by the

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Nathalie Roth

Biology

31 May, 15:51

Food is prevented from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing by the

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Cailyn · Answer 1

Food is prevented from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing by the uvula that is located at the end of the soft palates.

The soft palates are composed of 5 muscles. During swallowing the uvula and the soft palate elevated to block and isolate the nasal cavity from the mouth. When the soft palate rises it creates a vacuum in the mouth which prevents the food from entering the respiratory tract.