Asked by Abdulahi Abdalla on Jun 22, 2024

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Uvula

A) The floor of the nasal cavity
B) Superior portion of pharynx
C) A soft process that extends inferiorly from the posterior edge of the soft palate
D) The opening of the nasal cavity into the pharynx
E) External openings of the nasal cavity

Uvula

A small, fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate above the throat, playing roles in speech and preventing food from entering the nasal cavity during swallowing.

Soft Palate

The flexible, muscular part at the back of the roof of the mouth, separating the mouth from the nasopharynx during swallowing and speech.

Nasal Cavity

The large air space behind the nose, involved in breathing and housing the olfactory neurons.

  • Identify anatomical structures of the respiratory system and their functions.
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Tehmeer AnwarJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The uvula is a soft process that extends inferiorly from the posterior edge of the soft palate, which matches description C.