The Ringlike Muscles That Prevent the Backflow of Partially Digested

question 31

Multiple Choice

The ringlike muscles that prevent the backflow of partially digested food within the gastrointestinal tract are called

• A) sphincters.
• B) passages.
• C) channels.
• D) gates.

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