The Lower Esophageal Sphincter Is a Bony Structure Located Within

question 41

Multiple Choice

The lower esophageal sphincter is a bony structure located within the stomach.It relaxes to permit food to move within the stomach on its way to the intestines.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) Both statements are false.
• C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
• D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

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