Gastric Reflux Occurs When Material Flows Backwards Through Which of the Following

question 75

Multiple Choice

Gastric reflux occurs when material flows backwards through which of the following structures?

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

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