What part of the gi tract prevents a person from choking while swallowing? a. pyloric sphincter b. epiglottis c. upper esophageal sphincter d. mouth?

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What part of the gi tract prevents a person from choking while swallowing?

a. pyloric sphincter
b. epiglottis
c. upper esophageal sphincter
d. mouth?

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The answer to this question is C

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