The Flow of Chyme from the Stomach to the Small

question 193

Multiple Choice

The flow of chyme from the stomach to the small intestine is physically regulated by the

• A) gastroileal sphincter.
• B) pyloric sphincter.
• C) lower esophageal sphincter.
• D) epiglottis.
• E) glottis.

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