What is the back part of the roof of the mouth cavity called?
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Tongue
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Soft palate
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Larynx
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Parotid gland
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Enamel
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The soft palate also known as velum or muscular palate is the soft tissue constituting the back of the roof of the mouth in mammals. It is movable and consists of muscle fibers sheathed in mucous membrane. It is responsible for closing off the nasal passages during the act of swallowing and also for closing off the airway. During sneezing, it protects the nasal passage by diverting a portion of the excreted substance to the mouth.