The Sphincter Between the Stomach and First Part of the Small

question 150

Multiple Choice

The sphincter between the stomach and first part of the small intestine is the:

• A) LES.
• B) ileocecal sphincter.
• C) pyloric sphincter.
• D) cardiac sphincter.

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Definitions:

Telencephalon

The largest part of the brain, encompassing the cerebral cortex and several subcortical structures, responsible for complex sensory and neural functions.

Basal Ganglia

Group of structures in the brain involved in coordinating movement, behavior, and emotion.

Limbic System

The limbic system is a complex set of brain structures located on both sides of the thalamus, directly beneath the cerebrum, involved in emotion, behavior, motivation, long-term memory, and olfaction.

Red Nucleus

A structure within the midbrain involved in motor coordination, playing a role in the control of limb movements.