The uvula is
A) a type of tooth.
B) a projection of the soft palate.
C) a part of the female reproductive system.
D) part of the tongue.
E) a flap of tissue that keeps food from entering the respiratory system.

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The uvula is a small, bell-shaped projection of the soft palate in the back of the throat. It is composed of muscle fibers and connective tissue, and its function is not entirely clear but it may play a role in speech and swallowing.

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