Accidently Sending Fluid Up Out of the Nose Happens When

Question

Accidently sending fluid up out of the nose happens when the ________ fails to close off the ________.
A) epiglottis; larynx
B) epiglottis; nasopharynx
C) soft palate; nasopharynx
D) soft palate; larynx
E) soft palate; oropharynx

Accepted Answer

Accidentally sending fluid up out of the nose (nasal regurgitation) occurs when the soft palate fails to close off the nasopharynx, allowing fluid to enter the nasal cavity. The epiglottis is responsible for preventing food and liquid from entering the trachea and lungs, while the larynx refers to the area of the throat containing the vocal cords.