The Sphincter That Separates the Ileum and the Cecum Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

The sphincter that separates the ileum and the cecum is the ________.

• A) ileocecal sphincter
• B) pyloric sphincter
• C) lower esophageal sphincter
• D) anal sphincter

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Definitions:

Warm Season

The period of the year characterized by higher temperatures, typically resulting in increased biological activity and growth in many organisms.

Harsh Conditions

Environmental situations that are extreme and potentially detrimental to living organisms, such as high salinity, extreme temperatures, or low oxygen levels.

Organism Survival

Refers to the ability of a living organism to continue living and functioning under given environmental conditions.

Arctic Tundra

A biome characterized by cold temperatures, low biodiversity, long winters, and short summers, with vegetation that is mainly composed of mosses, lichens, and dwarf shrubs.