If you vomit and stomach contents move out through the nose,there has been a failure of the
A)reflex action of reverse peristalsis.
B)trachea to move up under the epiglottis to cover the glottis.
C)soft palate to move back to close off the nasopharynx.
D)larynx to move up.
E)glottis to retain food.

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The soft palate normally moves back to close off the nasopharynx during swallowing, preventing food or vomit from entering the nasal cavity. If this doesn't happen properly, stomach contents can move out through the nose during vomiting. The other options listed do not directly relate to this mechanism.

If You Vomit and Stomach Contents Move Out Through the Nose,there