The Function of the Soft Palate is To

Question

The function of the soft palate is to:
A)cover the nasopharynx during swallowing
B)cover the larynx during swallowing
C)open to permit breathing through the mouth
D)close to prevent breathing through the mouth

Accepted Answer

The soft palate is a muscular structure located at the back of the roof of the mouth. Its primary function is to close off the nasopharynx during swallowing to prevent food or liquid from entering the nasal cavity.