During deglutition,
A) the soft palate elevates.
B) the lower esophageal sphincter opens.
C) the larynx elevates and the epiglottis closes.
D) all of the above
E) A and C only

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During deglutition, all of the following occur: the soft palate elevates to close off the nasopharynx, the lower esophageal sphincter opens to allow the passage of food into the stomach, and the larynx elevates and the epiglottis closes to prevent food from entering the trachea.

During Deglutition