Which of the following structures is not encountered by a food bolus as it is swallowed?
A) Epiglottis
B) Larynx
C) Soft palate
D) Pharynx
E) Esophagus

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The food bolus does not encounter the larynx during swallowing because the epiglottis, a flap of tissue, blocks the entrance of the larynx to prevent food from entering the trachea and lungs. The food bolus passes through the pharynx, past the soft palate, and into the esophagus.

Which of the Following Structures Is Not Encountered by a Food