Question

The swallowing phase where the velopharynx closes forcefully and larynx completely closes at 3 levels is the...
a. Tongue preparatory phase
b. Pharyngeal transport phase
c. Oral transport phase
d. Laryngeal transport phase

Answer 1

Answer:

b. Pharyngeal transport phase

Explanation:

During the pharyngeal phase, the vocal folds close to keep food and liquids from entering the airway.