The leaf-shaped flap of cartilage that prevents food and liquid from entering the trachea during swallowing is called the:

A. uvula.
B. vallecula.
C. pharynx.
D. epiglottis.

Ans: D. epiglottis.

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A) using your legs, not your back to do the lifting. B) carrying the weight away from your body. C) never twisting or making moves other than the lift. D) positioning your feet shoulder width apart.

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