If food in the back of the throat presses on the uvula and the larynx is NOT closed, this initiates ________.
A. deglutition
B. defecation
C. the gag reflex
D. the swallowing reflex
Answer:C
If food in the back of the throat presses on the uvula and the larynx is NOT closed, this initiates ________.
A. deglutition B. defecation C. the gag reflex D. the swallowing reflex
Explanation: A) This does not initiate deglutition.