Which of the following statements is true regarding the digestive system in mammals?
A) all types of foods begin their enzymatic digestion in the esophagus
B) after leaving the oral cavity, the bolus enters the larynx
C) the epiglottis prevents swallowed food from entering the trachea
D) the trachea leads to the esophagus and then to the stomach

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The epiglottis acts as a flap that covers the trachea (windpipe) when swallowing, preventing food and liquid from entering the lungs. This ensures that swallowed substances go down the esophagus to the stomach instead.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Digestive