b) pharynxRecall that the alimentary canal describes the pathway food takes through the body(predict the organ will be in the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, or intestines)Stimulation of the pharynx triggers swallowing, and food passes through the pharynx from the mouth to the esophagusNOT A- b/c the trachea connects the oral cavity to the lungs. During swallowing, the EPIGLOTTIS covers the trachea so that food does not enter the tracheaNOT C- b/c the larynx holds the vocal cords and lies b/w the trachea and pharynx. During swallowing, the larynx rises as is covered by the EPIGLOTTIS so that food does not enter the respiratory tractNOT D- b/c the salivary glands are accessory organs that release digestive enzymes into the oral cavity. Food does not pass through the salivary glands