What Prevents Food from Entering the Nasal Cavities

Question

What prevents food from entering the nasal cavities?
A) the tonsils
B) the mandible and maxilla
C) the hard and soft palates
D) the cheeks
E) the salivary glands

Accepted Answer

The hard and soft palates form a barrier between the oral cavity and the nasal cavity, preventing food and liquids from entering the nasal cavities during swallowing.